Dual-Plasmonic Au and CoNiO2 co-sensitized ZnO Membrane: Photothermal Effect Promotes Charge Separation for Enhanced Visible-Light-Infrared-Driven CO2 Reduction

Key Points

• The aim is to enhance photocatalytic CO2 reduction by improving charge separation and light absorption.
• Constructed Au-plasmon-enhanced ZnO/CoNiO2 heterojunctions on ZnO membranes.
• Evaluated photocatalytic performance under visible and infrared light.
• Analyzed charge separation efficiency using photothermal effects.
• Significantly improved CO2 reduction rates compared to traditional methods.
• Achieved enhanced light absorption in visible to infrared spectrum.
• Demonstrated a higher efficiency in charge separation, indicating lower energy barriers.