Achieving tolerant CO2 electro-reduction catalyst in real water matrix

Cu metal embedded in oxidized matrix catalyst to promote CO2 activation and CO dimerization for electrochemical reduction of CO2.

We propose and validate with quantum mechanics methods a unique catalyst for electrochemical reduction of CO2 (CO2RR) in which selectivity and activity of CO and C2 products are both enhanced at the borders of oxidized and metallic surface regions. This Cu metal embedded in oxidized matrix (MEOM) catalyst is consistent with observations that Cu2O-based electrodes improve performance. However, w...

A robust and efficient cobalt molecular catalyst for CO2 reduction.

Visible-light driven CO2 reduction is considered to be a sustainable energy source. However, earth-abundant molecular catalysts with high efficiency and robustness towards solar-driven CO2 reduction are limited. Herein, we report a cobalt complex supported by a tetradentate tripodal ligand, which demonstrates catalytic solar-driven CO2 reduction with TON(CO) > 900 over 70 h in the presence of a...

Photocatalytic CO2 reduction using a Mn complex as a catalyst.

A photocatalytic system with a Mn(I) complex as a catalyst and a Ru(II) complex as a photosensitizer efficiently reduced CO2 to formic acid.

A versatile iridium catalyst for aldehyde reduction in water.

Advances in Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction with Water: A Review

In recent years, the increasing level of CO₂ in the atmosphere has not only contributed to global warming but has also triggered considerable interest in photocatalytic reduction of CO₂. The reduction of CO₂ with H₂O using sunlight is an innovative way to solve the current growing environmental challenges. This paper reviews the basic principles of photocatalysis and photocatalytic CO₂ reductio...