Optimized CO₂ photoreduction using cuprous oxide (Cu₂O) nanoparticles synthesized using Psidium guajava extract

Abstract

Cu₂O NPs were synthesized using aqueous extract of Psidium guajava.

Cu₂O NPs were used as photocatalyst for CO₂ photoreduction.

The products obtained from the photoreduction process were formic acid, methanol and formaldehyde.

Keywords

Green synthesis / Psidium guajava / Cu₂O / Agro-industrial wastes / CO₂ photoreduction

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Funding

CONAHCYT(619727)

Dirección General de Asuntos del Personal Académico, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México(IN108922)