Enhancing electrocarboxylation reactions efficiency by cathode material selection

Electrocarboxylation reactions hold significant promise as a sustainable and efficient method for carbon-carbon bond formation driven by electricity enabling the direct conversion of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into valuable organic compounds. Despite the potential and advantages of electrocarboxylation reactions over traditional methods, there are still challenges to address for their widespread implementation. In this contribution, our objective is to shed light on the role of these reactions in recycling and converting CO₂ into valuable chemicals. Specifically, we focus on exploring potential correlations between the performance of CO₂-based carboxylation and the choice of working electrode material in combination with the functional groups present in the substrates.