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.
Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Based
on
the
understanding
of
photothermal
catalysis,
this
review
summarizes
recent
progress
CeO
2
-based
multicomponent
catalysts
for
catalytic
CO
reduction.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(27)
Published: May 5, 2023
Solar-driven
CO2
reduction
reaction
(CO2
RR)
is
largely
constrained
by
the
sluggish
mass
transfer
and
fast
combination
of
photogenerated
charge
carriers.
Herein,
we
find
that
photocatalytic
RR
efficiency
at
abundant
gas-liquid
interface
provided
microdroplets
two
orders
magnitude
higher
than
corresponding
bulk
phase
reaction.
Even
in
absence
sacrificial
agents,
production
rates
HCOOH
over
WO3
⋅
0.33H2
O
mediated
reaches
2536
μmol
h-1
g-1
(vs.
13
phase),
which
significantly
superior
to
previously
reported
condition.
Beyond
efficient
delivery
photocatalyst
surfaces
within
microdroplets,
reveal
strong
electric
field
essentially
promotes
separation
electron-hole
pairs.
This
study
provides
a
deep
understanding
ultrafast
kinetics
promoted
novel
way
addressing
low
fuel.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(37), P. 20530 - 20538
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
The
structure
and
configuration
of
reaction
centers,
which
dominantly
govern
the
catalytic
behaviors,
often
undergo
dynamic
transformations
under
conditions,
yet
little
is
known
about
how
to
exploit
these
features
favor
functions.
Here,
we
demonstrate
a
facile
light
activation
strategy
over
TiO2-supported
Cu
catalyst
regulate
restructuring
active
sites
during
low-temperature
methanol
steam
reforming.
Under
illumination,
thermally
deactivated
Cu/TiO2
undergoes
structural
restoration
from
inoperative
Cu2O
originally
metallic
caused
by
photoexcited
charge
carriers
TiO2,
thereby
leading
substantially
enhanced
activity
stability.
Given
low-intensity
solar
irradiation,
optimized
displays
H2
production
rate
1724.1
μmol
g-1
min-1,
outperforming
most
conventional
photocatalytic
thermocatalytic
processes.
Taking
advantages
strong
light-matter-reactant
interaction,
achieve
in
situ
manipulation
sites,
suggesting
feasibility
for
real-time
functionalization
catalysts.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(39)
Published: July 29, 2024
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
CO
2
reduction
(ECR)
powered
by
renewable
electricity
is
a
promising
technology
to
mitigate
carbon
emissions
and
lessen
the
dependence
on
fossil
fuels
toward
carbon‐neutral
energy
cycle.
Metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
their
derivatives,
due
excellent
intrinsic
activity,
have
emerged
as
materials
for
ECR
high‐demand
products.
However,
challenges
such
unsatisfactory
efficiency,
selectivity,
relatively
low
production
rates
hinder
industrial
scalability.
Here,
comprehensive
critical
review
presented
that
summarizes
state‐of‐the‐art
progress
in
MOF‐based
MOF‐derived
electroreduction
catalysts
from
design
functionality
perspectives.
The
fundamentals
of
reaction
(CO
RR)
over
heterogeneous
catalysts,
mechanisms,
key
faced
are
described
first
establish
solid
foundation
forthcoming
in‐depth
analyses.
MOF's
building
blocks,
properties,
shortcomings
pertinent
including
conductivity
stability,
systematically
discussed.
Moreover,
discussions
provided
design,
fabrication,
characterization,
RR
activity
pinpoint
intricate
structure‐property‐performance
relationship.
Finally,
recommendations
put
forward
enhancing
MOF
electrocatalysts
durability.
This
work
may
serve
guideline
developing
high‐performance
MOF‐related
RR,
benefiting
researchers
working
this
growing
potentially
game‐changing
area.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(30)
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Abstract
The
natural
sunlight‐driven
conversion
of
CO
2
into
valuable
C
2+
products
is
urgently
being
pursued
at
ambient
pressure,
yet
it
poses
a
substantial
challenge.
Herein,
bifunctional
Cu‐promoted
CoFe
alloy
catalyst
designed
for
the
light‐driven
hydrogenation
light
olefins.
Under
weak
solar‐irradiation
intensity
0.45
kW
m
−2
(0.45
sun),
optimal
exhibits
excellent
activity
and
selectivity,
with
an
impressive
73.7%
selectivity
hydrocarbons
outstanding
56.5%
2‐4
olefins,
which
best
photosynthesis
from
sunlight
to
date.
design
combines
advantages
both
metallic
Cu
components,
providing
synergistic
effect
that
enhances
performance.
promoter
plays
crucial
role
in
enhancing
adsorption
hydrogen
spillover,
while
provides
stable
coupling
site
1
intermediate
promoting
This
study
new
insights
catalysts
opens
up
possibilities
sustainable
production
olefins
renewable
resources.
