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Sunlight-driven CO₂utilization over two-dimensional Co-based nanosheets.

Linjie Gao¹, Haixiao Wang¹, Yachuan Wang¹

¹Research Center for Solar Driven Carbon Neutrality, Engineering Research Center of Zero-carbon Energy Buildings and Measurement Techniques, Ministry of Education, The College of Physics Science and Technology, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, People's Republic of China.

|October 25, 2023

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This study presents a low-cost method for preparing 2D Co-based catalysts for the photothermal reverse water gas shift (RWGS) reaction. These catalysts efficiently convert CO2 into CO using sunlight, offering a sustainable carbon neutrality solution.

Keywords:

2D materials Co-based catalysts RWGS photothermal catalysis selectivity

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Area of Science:

Catalysis
Materials Science
Renewable Energy

Background:

The reverse water gas shift (RWGS) reaction is key for carbon neutrality but typically requires high temperatures from fossil fuels.
Photothermal catalysis offers a sustainable alternative, but efficient and cost-effective catalysts are needed.
Two-dimensional (2D) materials show promise for RWGS, yet high preparation costs limit industrial use.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a cost-effective and scalable method for preparing 2D Co-based catalysts for photothermal RWGS.
To investigate the efficiency and selectivity of these catalysts under solar irradiation.
To demonstrate a sunlight-driven RWGS process for CO generation.

Main Methods:

A self-assembly method using inexpensive amylum was employed to synthesize 2D Co-based catalysts.
A homemade photothermal device was utilized to integrate the catalysts and simulate solar irradiation.
The performance of the catalysts was evaluated based on CO generation rate and selectivity.

Main Results:

The prepared 2D Co_0.5Ce_0.5O_x catalyst achieved 100% selectivity for CO production.
The catalyst reached 318 °C under 1 kW m^-2 solar irradiation.
A high CO generation rate of 14.48 mmol g^-1h^-1 was achieved, demonstrating efficient photothermal RWGS.

Conclusions:

A cheap and universal method for preparing 2D materials for photothermal catalysis was established.
Sunlight-driven RWGS reaction using these catalysts offers a zero-consumption pathway for CO generation.
This approach provides a sustainable strategy for carbon neutrality and CO production.