Unlocking reaction pathways for CO 2 and CO electrocatalytic reduction to C 3+ hydrocarbons and oxygenates using plasma activation

Nature Catalysis, Published online: 07 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41929-026-01609-5 Achieving efficient electrocatalytic conversion of CO2 and CO to high-value multi-carbon products remains a major challenge. Now, plasma activation is coupled with electrocatalysis on copper to enable unexplored reaction pathways, enhancing the production rates of C3+ hydrocarbons and oxygenates.