Light-driven reduction of carbon dioxide: Altering the reaction pathways and designing photocatalysts toward value-added and renewable fuels. (29th June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Le, Quyet Van; Nguyen, Van-Huy; Nguyen, Trinh Duy; Sharma, Ajit; Rahman, Gul; Nguyen, Dang Le Tri
• Is Part Of: Chemical engineering science. Volume 237(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-06-29
• Subjects: CO2 photocatalytic conversion -- Light-driven reaction -- Renewable fuels -- Photothermal activation; Chemical engineering -- Periodicals; Génie chimique -- Périodiques; Chemical engineering; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 660
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2021.116547
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0009-2509

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Highlights: The concept of developing photocatalytic carbon dioxide (CO2 ) reduction is proposed. Renewable fuels production and the CO2 reduction are simultaneously provided. Recent advances with more insights are discussed for enhancing the efficiency. Light-driven renewable fuels and their reaction pathways are highlighted. Critical challenges and prospects are systematically presented. Abstract: The concept of photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2 ) into solar fuels has received considerable attention. This approach could resolve the environmental issue and the energy crisis synergistically. In this study, several possible products and reaction pathways of CO2 reduction that might happen under different conditions are summarized. Various photocatalysts and their mechanism for the reduction of CO2 into C1 and C2+ products are highlighted and overviewed. In addition, we address the yet unresolved questions concerning the insight of the mechanism and tailoring photocatalysts, which can bring more insights for enhancing photocatalytic efficiency. Finally, we provide the remaining challenges and prospects for the development of photocatalytic CO2 reduction.