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    电化学与微生物耦合转化CO2制备多碳产物:从界面机制到技术集成

    Electrochemical and Microbial Coupled Conversion of CO2 to Multi-carbon Products: From Interface Mechanism to Technological Integration

    • 摘要: 电化学还原CO2可生成C1中间体(如甲酸、CO),但C-C偶联动力学缓慢;微生物具备高效碳链延伸能力,却受限于底物浓度窗口窄、代谢通量低及对高离子强度与金属离子毒性的敏感性。二者间的尺度失配是电-生物耦合CO2转化体系的核心瓶颈。本文从机理、界面、反应器及系统四个层次评述最新进展:归纳电子结构调控、界面水活度控制等材料设计策略;对比H型电池、流动电池及膜电极组件的传质与稳定性特征;指出低浓度CO2下电极结构-界面-电子态协同调节的关键作用;总结甲酸、CO、乙酸在Wood-Ljungdahl通路及卡尔文循环中的碳流分配规律。重点讨论两类工程化耦合方案:电解液循环串联系统通过生物相容性电解液实现条件分区与连续供底;固态电解质串联系统输出高纯产物,规避金属离子毒性。实现高电流密度、高选择性与高生物相容性的电-生物耦合体系,需在材料设计、界面稳态、反应器工程及过程调控四个层面协同突破,推动CO2向高值化学品的连续化、工业化转化。

       

      Abstract: Electrochemical CO2 reduction can generate C1 intermediates such as formate and CO, but its C-C coupling kinetics are sluggish. Microorganisms possess efficient carbon-chain elongation capability, yet are limited by a narrow substrate concentration window, low metabolic flux, and sensitivity to high ionic strength and metal-ion toxicity. The scale mismatch between the two processes is therefore the key bottleneck in electro-biocoupled CO2 conversion systems. This article reviews recent advances from four aspects: mechanism, interface, reactor, and system. It summarizes material design strategies, including electronic-structure regulation and interfacial water-activity control; compares the mass-transfer and stability characteristics of H-type cells, flow cells, and membrane electrode assemblies; highlights the importance of coordinated regulation of electrode structure, interface, and electronic state under low-CO2 conditions; and outlines the carbon-flux distribution of formate, CO, and acetate in the Wood-Ljungdahl pathway and the Calvin cycle. Two engineering coupling modes are emphasized: electrolyte-circulation tandem systems, which enable condition partitioning and continuous substrate supply through biocompatible electrolytes, and solid-electrolyte tandem systems, which deliver high-purity products while avoiding metal-ion toxicity. Achieving electro-biocoupled systems with high current density, high selectivity, and high biocompatibility requires coordinated advances in material design, interfacial stability, reactor engineering, and process regulation, thereby promoting the continuous and industrial conversion of CO2 into high-value chemicals.

       

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