Hybrid Semiconductor–Molecular Systems for Solar-Driven CO2 Activation
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The POWER CO₂ Days! | Sept 7–9, 2026 | Lyon 📍 Day 2: Nano Engineering
Can we efficiently convert sunlight into clean energy carriers?
The great promise of solar fuels has driven researchers to seek out cheap, eco-compatible, and sustainable processes for CO2 reduction. We are excited to announce that Fabrice Odobel (Université de Nantes, CNRS) will be delivering a Keynote on the cutting-edge "Hybrid Semiconductor–Molecular Systems" making this possible.
The first half of his presentation will focus on the development of hybrid solar photoelectrochemical cells (PECs). Fabrice will discuss how to integrate efficient, selective molecular catalysts onto the surface of high-performance semiconducting photoelectrodes. He will also demonstrate the immense potential of rarely used semiconductors for CO2 activation, highlighting Cu(In,Ga)S2 chalcopyrite and amorphous hydrogenated silicon (a:SiH) absorbers.
The second half will be devoted to the development of photoactive reticular materials—such as MOFs and COFs—for photocatalysis, concluding with an objective look at the scope and limitations of these systems compared to other approaches.
Join us to explore the next generation of eco-compatible energy solutions.
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