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Dynamic surface reconstruction explains how copper sulfide catalysts tune CO₂ reduction

Copper sulfide (CuS) catalysts continuously reconstruct their surface during electrochemical CO2 reduction, reports a study from the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan.

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Researchers at the Institute of Science in Tokyo found that copper sulfide (CuS) catalysts undergo continuous surface reconstruction during electrochemical CO₂ reduction. By examining sulfur and oxygen dynamics under potential‑step electrolysis, they identified distinct roles for each element in influencing catalyst activity and product selectivity.

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