The performance of CO2 reduction by dielectric barrier discharge plasma coupled Cu-Ni binary silicon-based composites

As a major greenhouse gas, the rational conversion and utilization of CO 2 can help reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the greenhouse effect. In this study, mesoporous SiO 2 as a carrier, with CuO and NiO employed to construct a binary metal composite silica-based catalyst, coupled with dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma, for the conversion of CO 2 . Physicochemical analysis confirmed the successful introduction of CuO into the mesoporous SiO 2 . NiO and CuO bimetals were dispersed on SiO 2 surfaces with large specific surface areas, ensuring an optimal distribution of metal oxide. Gas chromatography was utilized to investigate the performance of DBD-coupled x%CuO-3 %NiO/Si for CO 2 conversion. The results indicated that the CuO-NiO binary composite silica catalysts significantly improved CO 2 conversion, CO yield, and energy efficiency compared to the monometallic 3 %NiO/Si materials. Further microstructural analysis of the 9 %CuO-3 %NiO/Si catalyst revealed near-elliptic particles with dimensions of 200 by 500 nm and a large number of irregular fine particles attached to the surface. When the CuO loading reached an optimal level and the input power was set at 30 W, the energy efficiency of the 9 %CuO-3 %NiO/Si catalyst increased by 119.6 %. The CuO-NiO binary composite Si-based catalyst developed in this study boasts simple operation and environmental friendliness, making it highly significant for CO 2 treatment.