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Multifunctional Role of Nanomaterials in Carbon Capture and Conversion and Exploration of Their Reaction Mechanisms

Lyu Yanzeng

Abstract


Nanomaterials exhibit exceptional multifunctional properties in carbon capture, storage, and utilization (CCS) through their unique
size effects and surface characteristics. Surface functionalization strategies enable highly selective recognition and enrichment of CO2 via
nano-adsorbents, while precise modulation of nanoporous structures significantly enhances carbon storage capacity and stability. The active
sites on nanomaterial surfaces effectively activate CO2 molecules to facilitate subsequent conversion reactions. During carbon transformation, nano-catalysts promote efficient CO2 activation through electronic structure regulation, with different nanomaterials demonstrating distinct reaction pathways. In-situ characterization techniques reveal the dynamic evolution of reaction mechanisms, while structural-property
relationship models provide design guidelines for rational material development. This comprehensive understanding of nanomaterials’ multifunctional roles in carbon cycles offers crucial scientific foundations for building efficient carbon reduction technology systems.

Keywords


Nanomaterials; Carbon Capture; Carbon Storage; Carbon Conversion; Multifunctional Mechanism

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18686/utc.v11i2.270

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