Photothermal Catalytic CO<sub>2</sub> Conversion to Value-Added Chemicals: Progress and Prospects
Yicheng Li, Xinya Pei, Zhou‐jun Wang, Li Shi, Hui Song, Jinhua Ye
Abstract
The conversion of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) into valuable chemicals is promising for the industrial production of essential chemical feedstocks and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions. However, current conversion efficiencies remain challenging primarily due to sluggish kinetics and high energy consumption. Photothermal catalysis has exhibited great potential by combining solar and thermal energy to enhance the CO 2 reduction performance. This Perspective summarizes the most recent advancements in photothermal catalytic CO 2 conversion, with a primary focus on the development of efficient photothermal catalysts and the design of reactors for various CO 2 hydrogenation reactions. Finally, the current challenges and future prospects of photothermal CO 2 conversion are discussed, aiming to provide novel strategies and in-depth insights for designing innovative photothermal catalysts and reactors that offer enhanced CO 2 conversion efficiency, selectivity, durability, and cost-effectiveness, ultimately addressing the obstacles limiting the practical application of photothermal CO 2 conversion.