Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 672 - 672
Published: Sept. 28, 2024
The
potential
of
photocatalytic
CO2
conversion
is
significant
for
the
production
fuels
and
chemicals,
while
simultaneously
mitigating
emissions
addressing
environmental
concerns.
Despite
current
drawbacks
single
metal-based
photocatalysts,
such
as
lower
performance,
uncontrollable
selectivity,
instability,
this
study
focuses
on
synthesis
Ag3VO4
nanorods
using
sol–gel
method.
goal
to
create
a
highly
effective
catalyst
visible
light-responsive
conversion.
successful
with
nanorod
structure,
functional
under
light,
resulted
in
highest
yields
CH4
dimethyl
ether
(DME)
at
271
69
µmole/g-cat,
respectively.
optimized
demonstrated
performance
improvements,
DME
6.4
times
4.5
higher
than
when
V2O5
samples.
This
suggests
that
facilitate
electron
transfer
CO2,
offer
short
pathways
transfer,
empty
spaces
within
reservoirs,
enhancing
photoactivity.
prolonged
stability
system
confirms
structure
provides
controllable
selectivity
stability.
Therefore,
fabrication
structures
holds
promise
advancing
high-performance
photocatalysts
field
solar
fuels.
