The role of surface functionalization in quantum dot-based photocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> reduction: balancing efficiency and stability
Frida S. Hernandez, Maggie Yang, Nejc Nagelj, Autumn Y. Lee, Hasun Noh, Kyle P. Hur, Xinyu Fu, Caleb J. Savoie, Adam Schwartzberg, Jacob H. Olshansky
Abstract
reduction. Furthermore, multi-dentate catalyst molecules create a trade-off between photocatalytic efficiency from strong interactions and deleterious aggregation of quantum dot-catalyst assemblies.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocatalysisSurface modificationReduction (mathematics)Quantum dotMaterials scienceSurface (topology)Chemical engineeringNanotechnologyCarbon quantum dotsPhotochemistryChemistryCatalysisMathematicsOrganic chemistryEngineeringGeometryCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysis