Defective Nb 2 C MXene anchored Cu sites enhancing photocatalytic CO 2 reduction to ethanol

Nanoscale 2026

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Authors: Jiajun Du, Jun Deng, Sharafat Ali, Changan Zhou, Hairong Yue, Patrik Schmuki, Xuemei Zhou
DOI: 10.1039/d5nr05050b
Cited by: 1
References: 47

Abstract

Defective NbC 0.67 MXene with cation vacancies anchors Cu + on TiO 2 P25, forming a Schottky junction that accelerates charge transfer. The Cu + sites promote *CO dimerization, triggering C–C coupling for selective ethanol production in pure water.

Fields of Study & Subjects

MXene and MAX Phase Materials Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts

Publication details

Journal / source
Nanoscale
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
18
Issue
27
Pages
14569–14576
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN