Solar-driven CO<sub>2</sub>-to-ethanol conversion enabled by continuous CO<sub>2</sub> transport <i>via</i> a superhydrophobic Cu<sub>2</sub>O nano fence
Hailing Huo, Hua He, Chengxi Huang, Xingang Guan, Fang Wu, Yongping Du, Hongbin Xing, Erjun Kan, Ang Li
Abstract
CO 2 -to-ethanol conversion is achieved using a superhydrophobic Cu 2 O hollow structure (O–CHS) by continuous CO 2 transport, which maintains a high CO 2 concentration on the catalyst surface and further lowers the energy barrier for C–C coupling.
Topics & Concepts
Nano-Fence (mathematics)NanotechnologyMaterials scienceChemical engineeringEngineering physicsPhysicsEngineeringStructural engineeringCarbon Dioxide Capture TechnologiesChemical Looping and Thermochemical ProcessesCatalysts for Methane Reforming