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As CO2 capture technology is employed extensively, the volume of CO2 that is released through various processes has potential to surpass the limited amount of storage capacity. One sustainable way to deal with CO2 is to convert it into a usable form, such as for energy. The major obstacle for CO2 reduction is that the reaction isn’t energetically favorable; therefore, it is necessary to use catalysts to incite this reaction. Photocatalytic reactions are performed in a variety of conditions, such as under UV light exposure or concentrated sunlight in the presence of a catalyst and water. A variety of transition metal complexes, such as TiO2, SiO2, and metal decorated nanoparticles have been studied for their potential as photocatalysts. Current research is being funded to expand our knowledge on how to best use or convert captured CO2.
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Creamer, A.E., Gao, B. (2015). CO2 Reduction and Utilization. In: Carbon Dioxide Capture: An Effective Way to Combat Global Warming. SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science(). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17010-7_5
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