Theoretical insight into effect of cation–anion pairs on CO<sub>2</sub> reduction on bismuth electrocatalysts

<p dir="ltr">This study presents theoretical insight into the mechanism of the CO<sub>2</sub> reduction reaction (CO<sub>2</sub>RR) to formic acid (HCOOH) on Bi (0 1 2) surfaces in the presence of alkali metal cations (M<sup>+</sup>: Cs<sup>+...

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المؤلف الرئيسي: Sun Hee Yoon (7179263) (author)
مؤلفون آخرون: Guangxia Piao (7320776) (author), Hyunwoong Park (1521754) (author), Nimir O. Elbashir (1850563) (author), Dong Suk Han (1748989) (author)
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Hyunwoong Park (1521754)
Nimir O. Elbashir (1850563)
Dong Suk Han (1748989)
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Guangxia Piao (7320776)
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Nimir O. Elbashir (1850563)
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Guangxia Piao (7320776)
Hyunwoong Park (1521754)
Nimir O. Elbashir (1850563)
Dong Suk Han (1748989)
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Physical chemistry
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Materials engineering
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Condensed matter physics
CO2 reduction
Single ion adsorption
Mixed ion adsorption
Adsorption energy
Work function
Reaction pathway
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description <p dir="ltr">This study presents theoretical insight into the mechanism of the CO<sub>2</sub> reduction reaction (CO<sub>2</sub>RR) to formic acid (HCOOH) on Bi (0 1 2) surfaces in the presence of alkali metal cations (M<sup>+</sup>: Cs<sup>+</sup>, K<sup>+</sup>, and Li<sup>+</sup>) and/or halide anions (X<sup>−</sup>: Cl<sup>−</sup>, Br<sup>−</sup>, and I<sup>−</sup>) using density functional theory (DFT). The adsorption energy (Eads) and work function (Wf) of the anions increases with decreasing anion size (i.e., Cl<sup>−</sup> > Br<sup>−</sup> > I<sup>−</sup>). On the other hand, the larger the cation size is, the higher is the Eads (i.e., Li<sup>+ </sup>< K<sup>+</sup> < Cs<sup>+</sup>) but the lower is the Wf (i.e., Cs<sup>+</sup> < K<sup>+</sup> < Li<sup>+</sup>). In the presence of the cation–anion pairs (M<sup>+</sup>/X<sup>−</sup>), Eads of the pairs on hydrated Bi (Bi-2H) becomes more negative than that in the cases of anions or cations alone, particularly when the ionic radius of the paired cation and anion do not differ significantly. Such a synergistic effect of the mixed ions is also observed for the work function values. In the case of anions alone, CO<sub>2</sub> molecules prefer to coordinate directly with hydrated Bi atoms via the oxygen bidentate mode; in the case of cations alone, CO<sub>2</sub> molecules directly bind to the cations via the oxygen monodentate mode, rather than the hydrated Bi atoms. Between two possible CO2RR pathways involving *OCHO and *COOH intermediates on Bi-2H pre-adsorbed with M<sup>+</sup>/X<sup>−</sup>, the former pathway requires less energy for all M<sup>+</sup>/X<sup>−</sup> pairs. In addition, cascaded reaction profiles from CO<sub>2</sub>* to HCOOH are obtained with Cs<sup>+</sup>/Cl<sup>−</sup> and K<sup>+</sup>/Cl<sup>−</sup> pairs in the former. This indicates that once CO<sub>2</sub> is adsorbed, the following reactions proceed spontaneously on Bi-2H with Cs<sup>+</sup>/Cl<sup>−</sup> or K<sup>+</sup>/Cl<sup>− </sup>pairs. This study thus shed light on the positive effects of supporting electrolytes (e.g., CsCl and KCl) on catalytic CO<sub>2</sub>RR.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Applied Surface Science<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.147459" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.147459</a></p>
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spelling Theoretical insight into effect of cation–anion pairs on CO<sub>2</sub> reduction on bismuth electrocatalystsSun Hee Yoon (7179263)Guangxia Piao (7320776)Hyunwoong Park (1521754)Nimir O. Elbashir (1850563)Dong Suk Han (1748989)Chemical sciencesPhysical chemistryEngineeringMaterials engineeringPhysical sciencesCondensed matter physicsCO2 reductionSingle ion adsorptionMixed ion adsorptionAdsorption energyWork functionReaction pathway<p dir="ltr">This study presents theoretical insight into the mechanism of the CO<sub>2</sub> reduction reaction (CO<sub>2</sub>RR) to formic acid (HCOOH) on Bi (0 1 2) surfaces in the presence of alkali metal cations (M<sup>+</sup>: Cs<sup>+</sup>, K<sup>+</sup>, and Li<sup>+</sup>) and/or halide anions (X<sup>−</sup>: Cl<sup>−</sup>, Br<sup>−</sup>, and I<sup>−</sup>) using density functional theory (DFT). The adsorption energy (Eads) and work function (Wf) of the anions increases with decreasing anion size (i.e., Cl<sup>−</sup> > Br<sup>−</sup> > I<sup>−</sup>). On the other hand, the larger the cation size is, the higher is the Eads (i.e., Li<sup>+ </sup>< K<sup>+</sup> < Cs<sup>+</sup>) but the lower is the Wf (i.e., Cs<sup>+</sup> < K<sup>+</sup> < Li<sup>+</sup>). In the presence of the cation–anion pairs (M<sup>+</sup>/X<sup>−</sup>), Eads of the pairs on hydrated Bi (Bi-2H) becomes more negative than that in the cases of anions or cations alone, particularly when the ionic radius of the paired cation and anion do not differ significantly. Such a synergistic effect of the mixed ions is also observed for the work function values. In the case of anions alone, CO<sub>2</sub> molecules prefer to coordinate directly with hydrated Bi atoms via the oxygen bidentate mode; in the case of cations alone, CO<sub>2</sub> molecules directly bind to the cations via the oxygen monodentate mode, rather than the hydrated Bi atoms. Between two possible CO2RR pathways involving *OCHO and *COOH intermediates on Bi-2H pre-adsorbed with M<sup>+</sup>/X<sup>−</sup>, the former pathway requires less energy for all M<sup>+</sup>/X<sup>−</sup> pairs. In addition, cascaded reaction profiles from CO<sub>2</sub>* to HCOOH are obtained with Cs<sup>+</sup>/Cl<sup>−</sup> and K<sup>+</sup>/Cl<sup>−</sup> pairs in the former. This indicates that once CO<sub>2</sub> is adsorbed, the following reactions proceed spontaneously on Bi-2H with Cs<sup>+</sup>/Cl<sup>−</sup> or K<sup>+</sup>/Cl<sup>− </sup>pairs. This study thus shed light on the positive effects of supporting electrolytes (e.g., CsCl and KCl) on catalytic CO<sub>2</sub>RR.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Applied Surface Science<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.147459" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.147459</a></p>2020-12-01T00:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.147459https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Theoretical_insight_into_effect_of_cation_anion_pairs_on_CO_sub_2_sub_reduction_on_bismuth_electrocatalysts/24270292CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/242702922020-12-01T00:00:00Z
spellingShingle Theoretical insight into effect of cation–anion pairs on CO<sub>2</sub> reduction on bismuth electrocatalysts
Sun Hee Yoon (7179263)
Chemical sciences
Physical chemistry
Engineering
Materials engineering
Physical sciences
Condensed matter physics
CO2 reduction
Single ion adsorption
Mixed ion adsorption
Adsorption energy
Work function
Reaction pathway
status_str publishedVersion
title Theoretical insight into effect of cation–anion pairs on CO<sub>2</sub> reduction on bismuth electrocatalysts
title_full Theoretical insight into effect of cation–anion pairs on CO<sub>2</sub> reduction on bismuth electrocatalysts
title_fullStr Theoretical insight into effect of cation–anion pairs on CO<sub>2</sub> reduction on bismuth electrocatalysts
title_full_unstemmed Theoretical insight into effect of cation–anion pairs on CO<sub>2</sub> reduction on bismuth electrocatalysts
title_short Theoretical insight into effect of cation–anion pairs on CO<sub>2</sub> reduction on bismuth electrocatalysts
title_sort Theoretical insight into effect of cation–anion pairs on CO<sub>2</sub> reduction on bismuth electrocatalysts
topic Chemical sciences
Physical chemistry
Engineering
Materials engineering
Physical sciences
Condensed matter physics
CO2 reduction
Single ion adsorption
Mixed ion adsorption
Adsorption energy
Work function
Reaction pathway