Summary Chapter 2 delves into an investigation of the applicability of common practices and experimental protocols for non-aqueous electrochemical CO2 reduction. The chapter focuses on exploring the influence of widely used Ag/Ag+ reference systems and metallic (such as Ag) counter electrodes, shedding light on the associated artifacts that arise when studying the CO2 reduction process in non-aqueous media. Building upon the limitations of existing methods, a novel experimental protocol is developed to establish a robust approach. This work introduces key modifications that address two critical aspects: a) ensuring reliable potential recording for the working electrode, which serves as a vital parameter for assessing catalytic performance, and b) providing detailed steps to prepare and conduct experiments under anhydrous conditions.
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