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University Chemistry ›› 2026, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (2): 190-196.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202503006

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Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction to Ethylene

Yucai Zhang¹, Jun Jiang^2,3

1 Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale (University of Science and Technology of China), Hefei 230026, China;
2 School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China;
3 National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education (University of Science and Technology of China), Hefei 230026, China

Received:2025-03-03 Accepted:2025-03-25 Published:2025-12-27
Contact: Jun Jiang E-mail:jiang123@ustc.edu.cn

Abstract

Abstract: The increasingly severe “greenhouse effect” has made the resource utilization of carbon dioxide (CO₂) an urgent priority. Compared to other alternative approaches, electrochemical CO₂reduction to high-value-added fuels and chemicals powered by renewable electricity offers advantages such as mild operating conditions, environmental friendliness, and high efficiency. This review focuses on CO₂-to-ethylene conversion, as ethylene has the largest market demand among CO₂reduction products. We first provide a brief introduction to the fundamental reaction mechanisms. Next, we discuss advanced catalyst modification strategies and introduce four representative electrolyzers. We then summarize the current progress in CO₂-to-ethylene conversion and highlight the existing scientific and technological challenges. Finally, we conclude with an outlook on the industrial application prospects of CO₂-to-ethylene conversion.

Key words: Electrocatalysis, CO₂ reduction, Ethylene

Yucai Zhang, Jun Jiang. Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction to Ethylene[J].University Chemistry, 2026, 41(2): 190-196.

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