Chemical Reduction of CO_2 to Different Products during Photo Catalytic Reaction on TiO_2 under Diverse Conditions: an Overview

摘要

The chemical reduction of CO_2 remains a challenge with respect to the reversal of the oxidative degradation of any organic materials. The conversion of CO_2 into useful substances is essential in developing alternative fuels and various raw materials for different industries. This also aids in preventing the continuous rise in tropospheric temperature due to the green house effect of CO_2. In this article an overview of the growth taken place so far in the field of CO_2 chemical reduction is presented. The discussion comprises of photochemical methods for the development of different products, viz. CO, CH_3OH and CH_4, through chemical reduction of CO_2. This includes the use of photo catalysts, mainly TiO_2, and the role of a hole scavenger (such as 2-propanol) for this purpose.