CO₂ utilization offers a promising solution to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions by converting carbon dioxide into valuable fuels, chemicals, and materials. Our research group focuses on advancing this field through diverse approaches, including thermal catalytic, electrochemical, and plasma-assisted processes. We investigate the design and development of novel catalysts and structured materials to enhance CO₂ conversion efficiency and product selectivity. Our studies cover a wide range of applications, such as the integration of biomass upgrading with CO₂ electroreduction, C–C coupling to form hydrocarbons [2], plasma-assisted reaction, and the synthesis of carbon nanomaterials from CO₂. Through these multidisciplinary efforts, we aim to contribute to a more sustainable and circular carbon economy.
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