Tuning the size of quantum dots to enhance charge transfer and photocatalytic CO 2 reduction

Key Points

• The central aim is to examine how tuning the size of quantum dots affects charge transfer and photocatalytic CO2 reduction.
• Coupling graphene oxide with functionalized CdS quantum dots
• Assessing photocatalytic efficiency in CO2 reduction
• Measuring charge transfer rates based on quantum dot sizes
• Enhanced charge transfer observed with optimized quantum dot sizes
• Improved photocatalytic CO2 reduction efficiency noted
• Formation of promising quantum dot and graphene oxide assemblies