CO2 Conversion and Utilization

Comprehensive overview of current development of various catalysts in CO₂ conversion and utilization through photocatalytic and electrochemical methods

CO₂ Conversion and Utilization systematically summarizes the development of CO₂ photo- and electro-conversion and utilization, especially the reaction mechanism, engineering and technology of testing, and preparation methods and physicochemical properties of various catalytic materials. The rational design and preparation of catalysts, development of characterization technologies, and in-depth understanding of catalytic mechanisms are systematically discussed.

In particular, the various parameters influencing the photocatalytic and electrochemical CO₂ reduction are emphasized. The underlying challenges and perspectives for the future development of efficient catalysts for CO₂ reduction to specific chemicals and fuels are discussed at the end of the text.

Written by a highly qualified author with significant experience in the field, CO₂ Conversion and Utilization includes information on:

• Measurement systems and parameters for CO₂ photo/electro-conversion, CO₂ photo/electro-conversion mechanism, and Cu-based and Cu-free metal materials for electrocatalytic CO₂ reduction
• Organic-inorganic, metal organic framework, and covalent organic framework hybrid materials for CO₂ photo/electro-conversion
• Single/dual-atom catalysts, homogeneous catalysts, and high-entropy alloys for CO₂ photo/electro-conversion
• Semiconductor composite and carbon-based materials for photocatalytic CO₂ reduction, novel routes for CO₂ utilization via metal-CO₂ batteries, and CO₂ conversion into long-chain compounds

Providing comprehensive coverage of the subject, CO₂ Conversion and Utilization is of high interest for scientific researchers as well as engineers and technicians in industry, including but not limited to photochemists, electrochemists, environmental chemists, catalytic chemists, chemists in industry, and inorganic chemists.