This invention discloses a
metal element-doped modified Cu2O catalyst, its preparation method, and its application. The catalyst uses Cu2O as a substrate, with
Zn doped into the Cu2O lattice in an atomically dispersed form to form a Zn-O-Cu dual-site synergistic structure. The preparation method is as follows: (1) Dissolve soluble
copper salt and
polyvinylpyrrolidone in water, then adjust the pH value of the
system, and the solution
color changes from blue-green to dark brown; (2) Add soluble
zinc salt to the suspension and mix evenly; (3) Add a
reducing agent and react in a water bath at 50~80℃ for 2~6 hours. After the reaction, separate the product, wash and dry it. This invention promotes the formation of
oxygen vacancies in the Cu2O lattice by
doping Zn into the cuprous
oxide lattice, strengthens CO2 activation and C-C
coupling, and effectively inhibits the excessive reduction of Cu during the reaction process, maintaining the stability of the active sites.