Tailoring efficient photo-thermal catalysts for carbon dioxide reduction

该项目旨在开发一种高太阳能效率和环境友好的方法，将温室气体二氧化碳(CO2)减少为有价值的燃料，这将有利于缓解能源短缺和提高全球可持续性。通过将各种催化活性中心和光学促进剂相结合，将构建新型多功能催化剂，以优化能源效率和反应活性。所获得的这些知识对于澳大利亚低碳产业的成功和更环保的能源经济至关重要。

This project aims to develop a highly solar-efficient and environmentally-friendly approach to reducing greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable fuels that will be beneficial for relieving energy shortage and improving global sustainability. New multifunctional catalysts will be constructed by combining various catalytic active centres and optical promoters, for optimising energy efficiency and reaction activity. Such knowledge gained is essential for the success of the low-carbon industry and a more environmentally-friendly energy economy in Australia.