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Current Status of Solar-energy-based CO2 Conversion to Fuels

태양에너지를 이용한 이산화탄소 전환 기술의 현황

  • Kim, Ye Ji (Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)) ;
  • Kim, Jong Min (Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)) ;
  • Jung, Yeon Sik (Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST))
  • 김예지 (신소재공학과, 한국과학기술원) ;
  • 김종민 (신소재공학과, 한국과학기술원) ;
  • 정연식 (신소재공학과, 한국과학기술원)
  • Received : 2017.09.18
  • Accepted : 2017.12.05
  • Published : 2017.12.31
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Abstract

As a promising solution to global warming and growing energy demand, photocatalytic $CO_2$ conversion to useful fuels is widely studied to enhance the activity and selectivity of the $CO_2$ photoreduction reactions. In this review, an overview of fundamental aspects of the $CO_2$ reduction photocatalysts is provided. The recent development of the photocatalyst is also discussed, focusing on the mechanisms of light harvesting and charge transfer. Besides, this review sets its sight on inspiring new ideas toward a practical $CO_2$ conversion technology.

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