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Haya: The Saudi Journal of Life Sciences (SJLS)
Volume-10 | Issue-10 | 576-595
Original Research Article
Ultrafast Photo-Electrocatalytic Nanoparticle Networks for Dual CO₂ Reduction and High-Energy Storage in Hybrid Quantum Materials
Hassan Nawaz, Ghulam Hussain, Eisha Qazi, Sadaf Naz, Jabess Zimba, Sana Tayyeb, Kainat Tariq, Muhammad Yousaf, Abbas Abubakar
Published : Nov. 10, 2025
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36348/sjls.2025.v10i10.005
Abstract
The conversion of atmospheric CO₂ into valuable fuels while simultaneously storing renewable energy represents a grand challenge in sustainable energy research. Here, we report the design and fabrication of ultrafast photo-electrocatalytic nanoparticle networks engineered for dual CO₂ reduction and high-energy storage within hybrid quantum materials. The system integrates plasmonic nanoparticles with quantum dots and 2D conductive frameworks, establishing a synergistic interface for rapid charge separation and transfer. Under simulated solar illumination, the networks achieve femtosecond-scale electron mobility, driving selective CO₂ reduction to methanol while concurrently storing charge in quantum-confined domains. This hybrid design bridges photonic excitation and electrochemical storage mechanisms through quantum coupling effects, yielding unprecedented energy densities (up to 420 Wh kg⁻¹) and Faradaic efficiencies above 93%. Structural and spectroscopic analyses confirm robust electron delocalization across multi-phase junctions, stabilizing catalytic intermediates and preventing recombination losses. These findings reveal a new materials platform capable of simultaneous carbon valorization and renewable energy storage, representing a transformative step toward closed-loop, carbon-neutral energy systems.
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