Towards Carbon‐Neutral Methanol Production from Carbon Dioxide Electroreduction

Abstract

Abstract Electrochemical conversion of CO 2 into liquid fuels and chemicals powered by renewable energy is a promising method to reduce concentration of CO 2 in the atmosphere. Methanol, a value‐added fuel and raw industrial material, can potentially derive from CO 2 electroreduction. However, this route has been plagued by insufficient selectivity, activity, and efficiency. This review summarizes recent advances of electrochemical CO 2 ‐to‐methanol conversion, highlighting mechanistic studies, materials innovations, and reactor designs that aim for improving selectivity, activity, and efficiency of the reaction. The potential challenges and prospects are discussed to guide future advances of this emerging field.