La-modified nanocrystalline Cu4(NO3)2(OH)6 for highly selective CO2 reduction into CH4 under near-infrared light illumination

Key Points

• The aim is to enhance the photocatalytic conversion of CO2 to methane (CH4) using modified catalysts under near-infrared light.
• Utilized La-modified nanocrystalline Cu4(NO3)2(OH)6 as a photocatalyst.
• Conducted experiments under near-infrared light illumination.
• Monitored the selectivity of CO2 conversion to CH4.
• Significant enhancement in the selectivity for CH4 production over other products.
• Effective utilization of near-infrared light for photocatalytic reactions.
• Demonstrated potential application for CO2 resource utilization.