The conversion of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into valuable chemicals is promising for the industrial production of essential chemical feedstocks and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions. However, current conversion efficiencies remain challenging primarily due to sluggish kinetics and high energy consumption. Photothermal catalysis has exhibited great potential by combining solar and thermal energy to enhance the CO₂ reduction performance. This Perspective summarizes the most recent advancements in photothermal catalytic CO₂ conversion, with a primary focus on the development of efficient photothermal catalysts and the design of reactors for various CO₂ hydrogenation reactions. Finally, the current challenges and future prospects of photothermal CO₂ conversion are discussed, aiming to provide novel strategies and in-depth insights for designing innovative photothermal catalysts and reactors that offer enhanced CO₂ conversion efficiency, selectivity, durability, and cost-effectiveness, ultimately addressing the obstacles limiting the practical application of photothermal CO₂ conversion.

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光热催化 CO2 转化为高附加值化学品：进展与展望


将二氧化碳 （CO₂） 转化为有价值的化学品，对于基本化学原料的工业生产和减少温室气体排放很有希望。然而，目前的转换效率仍然具有挑战性，主要是由于动力学缓慢和高能耗。光热催化通过结合太阳能和热能来提高 CO₂ 还原性能，显示出巨大的潜力。本观点总结了光热催化 CO₂ 转化的最新进展，主要关注高效光热催化剂的开发和各种 CO₂ 加氢反应的反应器设计。最后，讨论了光热 CO₂ 转化的当前挑战和未来前景，旨在为设计创新的光热催化剂和反应器提供新颖的策略和深入的见解，以提高 CO₂ 转化效率、选择性、耐用性和成本效益，最终解决限制光热 CO₂ 转化实际应用的障碍。