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.
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