Nat Commun January 2023 PMID 36639386

Near-infrared-featured broadband CO reduction with water to hydrocarbons by surface plasmon.

Canyu Hu, Xing Chen, Jingxiang Low, Yaw-Wen Yang, Hao Li, Di Wu, Shuangming Chen, Jianbo Jin, He Li, Huanxin Ju, Chia-Hsin Wang, Zhou Lu, Ran Long, Li Song, Yujie Xiong

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This research demonstrates a method to convert near-infrared light into hydrocarbons by mimicking natural photosynthesis, using plasmonic metals that absorb low-energy photons but typically struggle with transferring that energy efficiently to reactants.
The study achieved a significant rate of hydrocarbon production with high selectivity under full spectrum light, using plasmon-induced CO reduction with water, and highlighted the importance of enhanced local electric fields in improving multi-photon absorption and energy transfer for catalytic efficiency.
Overall, this work advances the development of solar energy conversion by effectively utilizing low-energy photons, opening new possibilities for sustainable hydrocarbon fuel production through surface plasmon technology.]

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Broadband CO2 Reduction to Hydrocarbons Using Near-Infrared Light and Surface Plasmons

This research demonstrates a method to convert near-infrared light into hydrocarbons by mimicking natural photosynthesis, using plasmonic metals that absorb low-energy photons but struggle with transfer efficiency. The…

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Can near-infrared light be used for CO2 reduction? Check this new @NatureComms article. #CO2 https://t.co/DRx44oHCM8

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