Low-coordinated Co–Mn diatomic sites derived from metal–organic framework nanorods promote electrocatalytic CO2 reduction

The diatomic L-Co 1 Mn 1 -NC catalyst, featuring low-coordinated Co/Mn centers on nanorod-shaped carbon, boosts CO 2 -to-CO conversion. Its unique microenvironment enhances d–d interaction and charge delocalization, facilitating CO desorption in the CO 2 RR.