Selection of single-atom for surface charge modulation to promote CO2 activation and stabilize *COOH intermediate for solar fuels

Chih-Yang Huang; Ying-Ren Lai; Yi-Fan Huang; Yu Lin Tsai; Kongpop Limwatcharagul; Mengstu Etay Ashebir; Heng-Liang Wu; Michitoshi Hayashi; Mohammad Qorbani; Kuei Hsien Chen; Li–Chyong Chen

doi:10.1039/d5ta10187e

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry AOpen Access

Selection of single-atom for surface charge modulation to promote CO2 activation and stabilize *COOH intermediate for solar fuels

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This research aims to enhance the activation of CO2 and stabilize the *COOH intermediate through surface charge modulation.
Utilized single-atom catalysts to modulate surface charge distribution.
Conducted photocatalytic experiments to assess CO2 activation.
Analyzed the configurations of CO2 during the activation process.
Successfully activated CO2 into a reactive bent configuration.
Stabilized the *COOH intermediate, which is crucial for solar fuel production.
Demonstrated the significant role of surface charge in photocatalytic efficiency.

Implication

Experimental work shows improved CO2 activation through surface charge modulation, suggesting a pathway for solar fuels.

Abstract

Modulating surface charge distribution is a key strategy for enhancing photocatalytic CO2 reduction, as it effectively activates the inert CO2 molecule into a reactive, bent configuration. However, the rational design...

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Huang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Selection of single-atom for surface charge modulation to promote CO2 activation and stabilize *COOH intermediate for solar fuels

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