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Progress in Petrochemical Science

Photo-catalytic Conversion of CO2 to Hydrocarbons: Introduction, Challenges and Possible Approaches

  • Open or Close Xiangchao Meng and Zisheng Zhang*

    Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, Canada

    *Corresponding author: Zisheng Zhang, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, K1N6N5, Canada

Submission: April 19, 2018; Published: May 08, 2018

DOI: 10.31031/PPS.2018.01.000520

ISSN 2637-8035
Volume1 Issue4

Abstract

Photo-catalytic reduction of CO2 to produce valuable hydrocarbons is a promising process to not only alleviate the issue of massive CO2 emissions, but also provide a strategy to convert solar energy to chemical energy. It has been extensively studied in last 10 years. In this brief review, the basic concepts as well as an introduction of this advanced process are included. Meanwhile, challenges and possible approaches are also pointed out. Future works were also suggested at last.

Keywords: Photocatalysis; CO2; CO2 reduction; Solar energy

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