Research Progress on Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction Based on Perovskite Oxides

Abstract

Photocatalytic CO₂ reduction to valuable fuels is a promising way to alleviate anthropogenic CO₂ emissions and energy crises. Perovskite oxides have attracted widespread attention as photocatalysts for CO₂ reduction by virtue of their high catalytic activity, compositional flexibility, bandgap adjustability, and good stability. In this review, the basic theory of photocatalysis and the mechanism of CO₂ reduction over perovskite oxide are first introduced. Then, perovskite oxides' structures, properties, and preparations are presented. In detail, the research progress on perovskite oxides for photocatalytic CO₂ reduction is discussed from five aspects: as a photocatalyst in its own right, metal cation doping at A and B sites of perovskite oxides, anion doping at O sites of perovskite oxides and oxygen vacancies, loading cocatalyst on perovskite oxides, and constructing heterojunction with other semiconductors. Finally, the development prospects of perovskite oxides for photocatalytic CO₂ reduction are put forward. This article should serve as a useful guide for creating perovskite oxide-based photocatalysts that are more effective and reasonable.

Keywords: CO2 reduction; perovskite oxides; photocatalysis; properties; structures.