Photoelectrochemical conversion of CO<sub>2</sub> into HCOOH using a polymeric carbon nitride photoanode and Cu cathode
Yiwen Ma, Yuanxing Fang, Xianzhi Fu, Xinchen Wang
Abstract
A photoelectrocatalysis (PEC) system is developed for HCOOH production by the reduction of CO<sub>2</sub> that is achieved by light illumination without any sacrificial agent.
Topics & Concepts
Carbon nitrideCathodeMaterials scienceNitrideChemical engineeringPhotoelectrochemistryCarbon fibersNanotechnologyInorganic chemistryElectrodeChemistryElectrochemistryPhotocatalysisCatalysisComposite materialOrganic chemistryComposite numberPhysical chemistryLayer (electronics)EngineeringCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCovalent Organic Framework Applications