Highly stable photothermal CO 2 conversion to C 2 H 6 with 87% selectivity: cooperative charge redistribution in a heteronuclear catalyst stabilizes the reaction intermediates and enhances C–C coupling

Materials Horizons 2026

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Authors: Fazal Raziq, Mohammad Rahman, Muhammad Ashraf, Sharafat Ali, Asad Ali, Raj Wali Khan, Jun Luo
DOI: 10.1039/d6mh01026a
Cited by: 1
References: 48

Abstract

Heteronuclear Cu–Au sites on carbon nitride enable photothermal CO 2 conversion to ethane with 87% selectivity and long-term stability. Interfacial electronic asymmetry prolongs carrier lifetimes, stabilizes key intermediates, and lowers C–C coupling.

Fields of Study & Subjects

CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Materials Horizons
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
13
Issue
16
Pages
8336–8346
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN