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Abstract
The photocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) represents a promising solution to alleviate environmental and energy issues stemming from CO2 emissions while simultaneously enabling the production of high-value multi-carbon fuels. However, the efficient generation of multi-carbon products remains challenging due to high kinetic barriers, sluggish C–C coupling processes, and intricate reaction pathways. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in synthesizing C2+ products through CO2 photoreduction, highlighting the crucial role of active site design and the C–C coupling mechanism. Specifically, we emphasize the correlation between the structure of active sites and the key intermediates of C–C coupling, which is fundamental for achieving deep photoconversion of CO2. Finally, we offer a glimpse into future challenges and prospects, outlining potential directions for the development of CO2-to-multicarbon photoconversion, aiming to contribute novel insights to this exciting field.
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