Copper's role as an oxidant in photocatalytic CO2 conversion

Copper’s role as an oxidant in photocatalytic CO2 conversion

Researchers have developed a new photocatalytic system that can convert carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide without external electrical input. By studying the role of copper in this system, scientists have discovered that copper acts as an oxidant, facilitating the transfer of electrons from the gold nanoparticles to the carbon dioxide molecules, ultimately leading to the formation of carbon monoxide. The study was published in the journal ACS Nano.

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