Photothermal synergy-driven low-temperature CO2 Methanation: Interfacial effects and reaction pathways on Ce/Ni inverse catalysts

Key Points

• CO2 methanation efficiency increases significantly at low temperatures due to photothermal synergy.
• The study identifies specific reaction pathways that enhance catalytic performance, yielding higher conversion rates.
• Observational analysis on Ce/Ni inverse catalysts demonstrates the importance of interfacial effects in the process.
• Findings suggest that optimizing these reaction pathways may lead to more effective carbon capture solutions.