Thermally assisted photocatalysis: oxygen vacancy-mediated enhanced photothermal synergistic CO2 reduction over Cu-Ni Co-doped Bi2MoO6

Key Points

• Enhanced CO2 reduction efficiency observed with co-doped Bi2MoO6 due to oxygen vacancies—showing a significant enhancement compared to undoped materials.
• The experimental efficiency reached approximately 43%, indicating a substantial increase in photothermal synergy and catalytic performance.
• Study utilized a systematic approach combining thermal and photocatalytic processes to assess the impact of oxygen vacancies on CO2 reduction.
• Findings highlight the potential for using advanced co-doping strategies in photocatalysis to improve carbon capture techniques.