Supported Metal Nanoparticles and Single-Atoms for Catalytic CO2Utilization

Carbon dioxide is one of the major pollutants and an abundant C1 source in Earth’s atmosphere. Utilization of CO2 in a wide range of products from fuels to bulk and commodity chemicals is an important application for both environmental and economic reasons. Development of an efficient and promising route to CO2 utilization technology depends on the catalysts adopted for the particular reaction. Nowadays, catalytic CO2 utilization has been taken into consideration to evaluate potential reduction of the environmental footprint. The reactions include those in the field of value-added products such as syngas and methanol. CO2 upgrade reactions are interesting from the point of view of carbon balance in the environment. The carbon dioxide conversion impact on chemical production is relevant in all sectors following the principles of green chemistry. This chapter covers single-atom, nanoparticle, and nanocluster-based catalysts typically developed for the catalytic conversion of CO2. The major focus is on nanoparticle and nanocluster catalysts developed for reforming reactions and hydrogenation of CO2.