Description
The reduction of atmospheric CO2 to valuable fuels using photocatalysis is a promising strategy to mitigate climate change. My research focuses on the development of perovskite-based materials, specifically novel ZnMoFeO3 nanosheets, for visible-light-driven photocatalytic CO2 reduction. These novel materials exhibit exceptional photocatalytic efficiency and stability, selectively converting CO2 to valuable products such as CO and CH4. The structural flexibility and tunable bandgap of perovskites make them ideal candidates for solar-driven applications, offering advantages over traditional metal oxide catalysts. The nanostructure of the materials, characterized by a high surface area and optimal pore distribution, enhances charge carrier mobility, promoting efficient electron transfer during the CO2 reduction process. By combining experimental methods and DFT simulations, we propose a detailed reaction mechanism for CO2 reduction, offering insights into material design for enhanced performance. This work contributes to advancing nanomaterials and photocatalytic systems for sustainable energy production and carbon mitigation.
