Novel Design Strategies for Cu-Based Catalysts in CO2 Hydrogenation to Methanol
SHEN Zhan1, WANG Yiran2, PAN Yunxiang1, MA Zifeng1,2
1. Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, Department of Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China;
2. Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shaoxing Research Institute of Renewable Energy and Molecular Engineering, Shaoxing 312300, China
Abstract：In this paper, the new design strategies of Cu-based catalysts in the hydrogenation of CO2 to methanol were reviewed. Firstly, this paper briefly described the research status and the advantages and disadvantages of Cu-based catalysts, emphasizing the advantages of its low temperature activity and H2 dissociation ability. However, the composition and synthesis methods of traditional Cu-based catalytic systems were relatively fixed, and there were limitations in improving the selectivity and conversion of target products (such as methanol) by optimizing reaction conditions and carrier modification. To this end, this paper focused on new design strategies including reverse phase catalysts, atomic layer deposition (ALD), and noble metal doping to improve the stability, activity, and selectivity of Cu-based catalysts. This paper systematically analyzed the mechanism of these emerging strategies and their potential in practical applications, aiming to provide theoretical support and technical guidance for the utilization of CO2.
SHEN Zhan,WANG Yiran,PAN Yunxiang et al. Novel Design Strategies for Cu-Based Catalysts in CO2 Hydrogenation to Methanol[J]. Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, 2025, 41(1): 58-69.
