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  • Catalysis and Green Chemistry
  • Sustainable Energy Conversion

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  • The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is a bottleneck in CO2 reduction systems due to slow kinetics and low-value O2 production.
  • This limits the practical application and economic viability of CO2 reduction technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in integrating CO2 reduction with high-value oxidation reactions.
  • To explore alternative oxidation pathways that enhance the efficiency and economic feasibility of CO2 utilization.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of literature on coupled CO2 reduction and value-added oxidation reactions.
  • Analysis of various catalytic approaches including photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and multi-energy systems.
  • Examination of oxidation of alcohols, amines, biomass-derived feedstocks, and plastic waste.

Main Results:

  • Successful coupling of CO2 reduction with diverse oxidation reactions offers a promising alternative to OER.
  • Photocatalytic, electrocatalytic, and multi-energy systems demonstrate potential for efficient CO2 conversion.
  • Oxidation of alcohols, amines, biomass, and plastics yields high-value products, improving system economics.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating CO2 reduction with value-added oxidation is crucial for advancing CO2 utilization technologies.
  • Future research should focus on novel catalyst design, mechanistic understanding, and techno-economic analysis.
  • Developing efficient and economically attractive CO2 reduction systems is essential for a sustainable future.