Functionalized Graphene Quantum Dots as Efficient Visible-Light Photocatalysts for Selective Solar Fuel Production from CO2

Functionalized graphene quantum dots (fGQDs) as visible-light- harvesting photocatalysts for solar fuel production from CO2 is explored for the first time. The highly efficient light-harvesting fGQDs photocatalyst upon integration with the biocatalyst performs highly selective CO2 reduction to formic acid. The results are a benchmark example of GQD based materials as photocatalysts for selective production of solar fuels from CO2 and opens up possibilities for greener synthesis of other value added chemicals.