Advances in electrocarboxylation reactions with CO2

Abstract

Recently, significant research has been conducted on the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into value-added chemicals. With the decreasing cost of clean electricity, electrochemical methods have emerged as potential approaches for converting and fixing CO₂. Organic electrochemical synthesis is a promising method for utilizing CO₂ because it transforms CO₂ into higher-value chemicals. This review introduces the research aspects of CO₂ conversion and the mechanisms of CO₂ organic electrocarboxylation reactions. Recent progress in electrocarboxylation with CO₂ is discussed, considering organic substrates and cathode types under different reaction mechanisms. Finally, the challenges and prospects in this field are highlighted with the aim of further promoting the fundamental understanding of CO₂ organic electrocarboxylation.