Microwave Assisted Construction of a SnOx/ZnSn(OH)6 Heterojunction for Photocatalytic CO2 Cycloaddition

Key Points

• The aim is to develop an efficient photocatalyst for converting CO2 and epoxides into organic carbonates.
• Used microwave-assisted synthesis to create the SnOx/ZnSn(OH)6 heterojunction.
• Evaluated the photocatalytic activity under controlled conditions.
• Compared performance with traditional photocatalysts.
• The new photocatalyst showed significantly higher conversion rates of CO2.
• Demonstrated improved selectivity for cyclic organic carbonates.
• Outperformed existing photocatalysts in terms of efficiency.