Advancements on metal oxide semiconductor photocatalysts in photo-electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide into fuels and other useful products  

作　　者：Jai PRAKASH Zhangsen CHEN Shakshi SAINI Gaixia ZHANG Shuhui SUN 

机构地区：[1]Department of Chemistry,National Institute of Technology Hamirpur,Hamirpur 177005,India [2]Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique(INRS),Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications,Varennes J3X 1P7,Canada [3]Department of Chemistry,Indian Institute of Technology Mandi,Himachal Pradesh,India [4]Department of Electrical Engineering,École de Technologie Supérieure,Montréal H3C 1K3,Canada

出　　处：《Frontiers in Energy》2024年第2期187-205,共19页能源前沿（英文版）

基　　金：supported financially by Department of Science and Techanology,India,Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique(INRS),andÉcole de Technologie Supérieure(ÉTS),the Marcelle-Gauvreau Engineering Research Chair program。

摘　　要：Due to its fascinating and tunable optoelectronic properties,semiconductor nanomaterials are the best choices for multidisciplinary applications.Particularly,the use of semiconductor photocatalysts is one of the promising ways to harness solar energy for useful applications in the field of energy and environment.In recent years,metal oxide-based tailored semiconductor photocatalysts have extensively been used for photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))into fuels and other useful products utilizing solar energy.This is very significant not only from renewable energy consumption but also from reducing global warming point of view.Such current research activities are promising for a better future of society.The present mini-review is focused on recent developments(2–3 years)in metal oxide semiconductor hybrid photocatalysts-based photo-electrochemical conversion of CO_(2)into fuels and other useful products.First,general mechanism of photo-electrochemical conversion of CO_(2)into fuels or other useful products has been discussed.Then,various metal oxide-based emerging hybrid photocatalysts including tailoring of their morphological,compositional,and optoelectronic properties have been discussed with emphasis on their role in enhancing photoelectrochemical efficienty.Afterwards,mechanism of their photo-electrochemical reactions and applications in CO_(2)conversion into fuels/other useful products have been discussed.Finally,challenges and future prospects have been discussed followed by a summary.

关 键 词：metal-oxide semiconductors nanohybrid photocatalysts photo-electrochemical CO_(2)conversion tailoring morphology fuels challenges and future prospects 

分 类 号：TQ426[化学工程]