Research progress of photoelectrochemical conversion of CO₂ to C₂₊ products

Abstract

The reduction of CO₂ to C₂₊ products using photoelectrochemistry (PEC) is significant and highly challenging. However, systematic summaries on PEC CO₂ conversion into C₂₊ products are lacking. Therefore, this paper systematically reviews the current research status of the PEC CO₂ conversion for the preparation of C₂₊ products, including the pathways of C₂₊ products, the usage of catalysts and reactors, and methods for improving C₂₊ product selectivity. Besides, the deficiencies in current research are analyzed, and future developments are discussed.

Keywords

Photoelectrochemistry / C₂₊ products / CO₂ conversion

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