Selective
conversion
of
CH4
and
CO2
to
syngas
via
the
dry
reforming
reaction
is
highly
desirable
in
terms
restraining
greenhouse
effect
meanwhile
acquiring
useful
chemicals.
However,
most
promising
Ni
catalysts
for
still
suffers
from
severe
coking
thus
poor
durability.
Here,
we
report
that
using
amorphous
nanoparticles
synthesized
on
an
N
modified
mesoporous
silica
support,
catalytic
activity
coke-resistant
performance
toward
photothermal
(CO2)
methane
(DRM)
are
greatly
improved.
Theoretical
calculations
further
unveil
much
more
energetically
favorable
activate
molecules
as
well
remove
C*
intermediates
coke
formation
than
their
crystalline
counterparts,
which
renders
with
both
superb
excellent
coke-resisting
property.
This
finding
possibly
provides
a
new
avenue
make
efficient
anti-coking
DRM
beyond
facile
amorphization
active
metals.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Solar-driven
catalytic
conversion
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
into
value-added
C2+
chemicals
and
fuels
has
attracted
significant
attention
over
the
past
decades,
propelled
by
urgent
environmental
energy
demands.
However,
reduction
CO2
continues
to
face
challenges
due
inherently
slow
kinetics.
This
review
traces
historical
development
current
state
photothermal
reduction,
detailing
mechanisms
which
is
transformed
products.
A
key
focus
on
catalyst
design,
emphasizing
surface
defect
engineering,
bifunctional
active
site
co-catalyst
coupling
enhance
efficiency
selectivity
solar-driven
synthesis.
Key
reaction
pathways
both
C1
products
are
discussed,
ranging
from
CO,
CH4
methanol
(CH3OH)
synthesis
production
C2-4
such
as
hydrocarbons,
ethanol,
acetic
acid,
various
carbonates.
Notably,
advanced
C5+
hydrocarbons
exemplifies
remarkable
potential
technologies
effectively
upgrade
CO2-derived
products,
thereby
delivering
sustainable
liquid
fuels.
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
fundamental
mechanisms,
recent
breakthroughs,
pathway
optimizations,
culminating
in
valuable
insights
for
future
research
industrial-scale
prospect
reduction.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Abstract
Photothermal
catalysis,
a
frontier
in
heterogeneous
combines
light‐driven
and
thermally
enhanced
chemical
reactions
to
optimize
energy
use
reaction
efficiencies
at
catalytic
active
sites.
By
leveraging
photothermal
conversion,
this
approach
links
renewable
sources
with
industrial
processes,
offering
significant
potential
for
sustainable
applications.
This
review
categorizes
catalysis
into
three
types:
thermocatalysis,
photocatalysis,
photo‐thermo
coupling
catalysis.
Each
category
is
analyzed,
emphasizing
mechanisms,
performance
factors,
the
role
of
advanced
materials
such
as
plasmonic
nanoparticles,
semiconductors,
hybrid
composites
enhancing
light
absorption,
thermal
distribution,
stability.
Key
challenges
include
achieving
uniform
photonic
distributions
within
reactors
developing
accurate
evaluation
metrics.
Applications
CO₂
reduction,
ammonia
synthesis,
plastic
upcycling
highlight
environmental
relevance
technology.
The
identifies
limitations
suggests
innovations
design
energy‐storing
mechanisms
enable
continuous
processes.
Future
directions
emphasize
catalysis's
transform
systems
advance
green
production.
synthesis
aims
guide
research
foster
practical
adoption
technologies
an
scale.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 7, 2025
Abstract
The
“Solar
Sabatier”
reaction
has
emerged
as
a
promising
sustainable
method
for
the
CO
2
hydrogenation.
development
of
advanced
metal‐support
catalysts
based
on
Strong
Metal‐Support
Interaction
(SMSI)
offers
significant
advantages
in
activation
and
regulation
selectivity.
Herein,
novel
composite
Ni/CaTiO
3
catalyst
consisting
Ni
Ni‐doped
CaTiO
is
synthesized
utilized
methanation.
A
noteworthy
finding
that
incorporation
into
matrix
instrumental
formation
oxygen
vacancies
establishment
SMSI
between
.
enhanced
resulting
from
surface‐doped
atoms
not
only
facilitated
effective
interface
contact
metallic
surface
but
also
significantly
improved
migration
efficiency
hydrogen
reduced
barrier
methanation
optimized
rate‐limiting
step,
all
which
are
advantageous
Consequently,
exhibited
extraordinary
performance,
achieving
conversion
rate
87.77%,
CH
4
generation
3.12
mol
g
−1
h
,
≈100%
selectivity
under
ambient
pressure
conditions.
This
investigation
lays
groundwork
design
highly
active
understanding
mechanisms
underlying
SMSI.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(47), P. 17069 - 17097
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
The
conversion
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
into
valuable
chemicals
is
promising
for
the
industrial
production
essential
chemical
feedstocks
and
mitigation
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
However,
current
efficiencies
remain
challenging
primarily
due
to
sluggish
kinetics
high
energy
consumption.
Photothermal
catalysis
has
exhibited
great
potential
by
combining
solar
thermal
enhance
CO2
reduction
performance.
This
Perspective
summarizes
most
recent
advancements
in
photothermal
catalytic
conversion,
with
a
primary
focus
on
development
efficient
catalysts
design
reactors
various
hydrogenation
reactions.
Finally,
challenges
future
prospects
are
discussed,
aiming
provide
novel
strategies
in-depth
insights
designing
innovative
that
offer
enhanced
efficiency,
selectivity,
durability,
cost-effectiveness,
ultimately
addressing
obstacles
limiting
practical
application
conversion.
