A MOF-derived CuO/TiO2 photocatalyst for methanol production from CO2 reduction in an AI-assisted continuous flow reactor

Abstract

A CuO/TiO₂ hybrid heterostructure was successfully engineered from copper metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) using a two-step process involving solvothermal synthesis and calcination. By precisely controlling the CuO loading, this synergistic composite exhibited exceptional performance in photocatalytic CO₂ reduction. Notably, AI-assisted continuous flow experimentation achieved a record-breaking methanol production rate of 2.3 mol g⁻¹ h⁻¹ without the need for sacrificial agents.