Addressing the growing threat of climate change requires urgent and sustainable solutions for managing carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) emissions. This review investigates the latest advancements in technologies for capturing and converting CO<sub>2</sub>, with a focus on approaches that prioritize energy efficiency, environmental compatibility, and economic viability. Emerging strategies in CO<sub>2</sub> capture are discussed, with attention to low-carbon-intensity materials and scalable designs. In parallel, innovative CO<sub>2</sub> conversion pathways, such as thermocatalytic, electrocatalytic, and photochemical processes, are evaluated for their potential to transform CO<sub>2</sub> into valuable chemicals and fuels. A growing body of research now focuses on integrating capture and conversion into unified systems, eliminating energy-intensive intermediate steps like compression and transportation. These integrated carbon capture and conversion/utilization (ICCC/ICCU) technologies have gained significant attention as promising strategies for sustainable carbon management. By bridging the gap between CO<sub>2</sub> separation and reuse, these sustainable technologies are poised to play a transformative role in the transition to a low-carbon future.
Catalyst Design at the Nanoscale: Materials and Modifications Powering Photoelectrochemical CO <sub>2</sub> Conversion
Jin-Woo Kim, Shokouh Masoumilari, Yeojin Park, Yeojin Park, Meysam Tayebi, Hyeon‐Gook Kim, Daeseung Kyung, Zohreh Masoumi
IF 6.1
Advanced Sustainable Systems
ABSTRACT The increasing demand for sustainable energy has driven research into technologies that address carbon dioxide mitigation and renewable energy storage. Solar‐driven photoelectrochemical (PEC) CO 2 conversion is a promising approach that directly uses sunlight to convert CO 2 into fuels and valuable chemicals. This review provides a comprehensive overview of PEC CO 2 reduction, covering fundamental principles such as photon absorption, charge separation, and catalytic reaction pathways. We highlight recent advancements in material design, focusing on light absorbers, catalysts, and electrode architectures that enhance efficiency, selectivity, and stability. Furthermore, we discuss cutting‐edge strategies for enhancing solar fuel production, such as novel system designs, interface engineering, and co‐catalyst integration. These approaches have the potential to address current challenges and move PEC technology towards practical application.
Addressing the growing threat of climate change requires urgent and sustainable solutions for managing carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) emissions. This review investigates the latest advancements in technologies for capturing and converting CO<sub>2</sub>, with a focus on approaches that prioritize energy efficiency, environmental compatibility, and economic viability. Emerging strategies in CO<sub>2</sub> capture are discussed, with attention to low-carbon-intensity materials and scalable designs. In parallel, innovative CO<sub>2</sub> conversion pathways, such as thermocatalytic, electrocatalytic, and photochemical processes, are evaluated for their potential to transform CO<sub>2</sub> into valuable chemicals and fuels. A growing body of research now focuses on integrating capture and conversion into unified systems, eliminating energy-intensive intermediate steps like compression and transportation. These integrated carbon capture and conversion/utilization (ICCC/ICCU) technologies have gained significant attention as promising strategies for sustainable carbon management. By bridging the gap between CO<sub>2</sub> separation and reuse, these sustainable technologies are poised to play a transformative role in the transition to a low-carbon future.
Catalyst Design at the Nanoscale: Materials and Modifications Powering Photoelectrochemical CO <sub>2</sub> Conversion
Jin-Woo Kim, Shokouh Masoumilari, Yeojin Park, Yeojin Park, Meysam Tayebi, Hyeon‐Gook Kim, Daeseung Kyung, Zohreh Masoumi
IF 6.1
Advanced Sustainable Systems
ABSTRACT The increasing demand for sustainable energy has driven research into technologies that address carbon dioxide mitigation and renewable energy storage. Solar‐driven photoelectrochemical (PEC) CO 2 conversion is a promising approach that directly uses sunlight to convert CO 2 into fuels and valuable chemicals. This review provides a comprehensive overview of PEC CO 2 reduction, covering fundamental principles such as photon absorption, charge separation, and catalytic reaction pathways. We highlight recent advancements in material design, focusing on light absorbers, catalysts, and electrode architectures that enhance efficiency, selectivity, and stability. Furthermore, we discuss cutting‐edge strategies for enhancing solar fuel production, such as novel system designs, interface engineering, and co‐catalyst integration. These approaches have the potential to address current challenges and move PEC technology towards practical application.
