Advanced Materials for CO2 Reduction
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials for Energy Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 88
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advanced materials for CO2 reduction possess extraordinary capabilities, enabling the efficient conversion of CO2 into valuable chemical products. Their unique structures and chemical properties make it possible to precisely control the reaction pathways, thus achieving high selectivity and high activity in the CO2 reduction process. The wide-ranging applications of these advanced materials cover multiple industries. In the energy sector, they are expected to drive the development of renewable energy storage systems integrated with CO2 conversion technologies, contributing to the construction of a more sustainable energy structure. In the chemical industry, they can be used to produce basic chemical feedstocks from CO2, reducing the dependence on fossil-based raw materials.
To address the issues related to the large-scale application of these materials and promote further research and development in this field, this special issue, “Advanced Materials for CO2 Reduction”, is dedicated to collecting the latest research achievements in this area. Articles covering aspects such as the design and synthesis of novel materials, the study of reaction mechanisms, the optimization of reaction conditions for enhanced efficiency, and the exploration of new application scenarios are welcome. Additionally, contributions focusing on the economic and environmental sustainability of the CO2 reduction process using advanced materials are also warmly welcomed.
Dr. Dalei Sun
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- heterogenous catalysts
- CO2 capture and utilization
- CO2 reduction
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