Recent Advances in Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Photocatalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 1085
Special Issue Editors
Interests: photocatalysis; photocatalytic CO2 reduction; environmental catalysis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide has made significant progress in recent years as an effective means of reducing carbon dioxide emissions and converting energy. This technology utilizes solar energy to excite photocatalysts, converting carbon dioxide into fuel and valuable chemicals, with both environmental and sustainability benefits. Further research in this area is expected to gradually solve the challenges of low selectivity and low yield in the production of C1/C2+ products generated by photocatalytic reduction of CO2. These fields include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Design and optimization of photocatalysts;
- Investigation into the mechanisms of photocatalytic CO2 reduction;
- Strategies for improving selectivity and yield of reduction products.
In fact, these rapid advances are significantly driving the application and development of photocatalytic technology. A deeper understanding of the structure-activity relationship and mechanism of photocatalysts is crucial for the development of new functional nanomaterials and their related devices.
This Special Issue will present the most recent and significant developments in photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Please join us in this endeavor to promote and disseminate eco-friendly practices in the field of photocatalysis as we work towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future. Original papers on the above topics and short reviews are welcome for submission.
If you would like to submit papers for publication in this Special Issue or have any questions, please contact the in-house Editor, Mr. Ives Liu (ives.liu@mdpi.com).
Dr. Xu Tang
Guest Editor
Dr. Bo Hu
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- photocatalysts
- photocatalytic CO2 reduction
- surface and interface regulation
- reaction microenvironment regulation
- conversion of photovoltaic/thermal
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