A CsPbBr₃ Perovskite Quantum Dot/Graphene Oxide Composite for Photocatalytic CO₂ Reduction

Abstract

Halide perovskite quantum dots (QDs), primarily regarded as optoelectronic materials for LED and photovoltaic devices, have not been applied for photochemical conversion (e.g., water splitting or CO₂ reduction) applications because of their insufficient stability in the presence of moisture or polar solvents. Herein, we report the use of CsPbBr₃ QDs as novel photocatalysts to convert CO₂ into solar fuels in nonaqueous media. Under AM 1.5G simulated illumination, the CsPbBr₃ QDs steadily generated and injected electrons into CO₂, catalyzing CO₂ reduction at a rate of 23.7 μmol/g h with a selectivity over 99.3%. Additionally, through the construction of a CsPbBr₃ QD/graphene oxide (CsPbBr₃ QD/GO) composite, the rate of electron consumption increased 25.5% because of improved electron extraction and transport. This study is anticipated to provide new opportunities to utilize halide perovskite QD materials in photocatalytic applications.