Selective CO2 photoreduction to acetate enabled by charge-enriched interface sites confined in metal nanoclusters

Key Points

• Acetate production is significantly enhanced in the presence of charge-enriched interface sites, driving CO2 photoreduction.
• The system demonstrates a selectivity efficiency of over 90% under optimized conditions, indicating its promising applicability.
• Observational analysis identifies key regions within metal nanoclusters that enhance selective catalysis in CO2 reduction.
• This method potentially improves renewable energy resources by converting CO2 into valuable chemicals, warranting further exploration.