Defect-enrichment in porous interface of ultrathin CuO nanobelts realizes a novel CO<sub>2</sub>photoreduction pathway
Qiang Wang, Yanan Zhou, Kaifu Zhang, Yu Yu, Qiquan Luo, Shan Gao, Yi Xie
Abstract
Defect-enrichment in porous interface of ultrathin CuO nanobelts has been demonstrated in optimizing the formation energy of *CHO intermediates, thus customizing the unique reaction pathway of CO2 photoreduction to the desired CH3OH products.
Topics & Concepts
PorosityMaterials scienceInterface (matter)Chemical engineeringNanotechnologyComposite materialCapillary actionCapillary numberEngineeringCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsZnO doping and propertiesAdvanced Photocatalysis Techniques