Preparation of MOFs Coupled-LaFeO₃ Nanosheet for Electrochemical CO₂ Conversion

The rapid growth of modern industries has led to increased energy demand and worsened fossil fuel depletion resulting in global warming while organic pollutants pose significant threats to aquatic environments due to their stability, insolubleness, and non-biodegradability. So, scientists are investigating high-performance materials to resolve these issues. In this study, we prepared LaFeO₃ nanosheets (LFONS) employing a solvothermal method via a soft template such as polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). The LFONS have good performance regarding surface area and charge separation as compared to LaFeO₃nanoparticles (LFONP). To improve the efficiency of LFONS, it was further modified with Ag and ZIF-67 and utilized for CO₂ conversion. Herein, the results confirm that Ag-doped and ZIF-67 coupled LFONS (ZIF-67/Ag-LFONS) exhibit superior performance compared to pristine LFONP. In addition, the stability tests confirm that our optimal sample is the most active and stable among various nanocomposites. Ultimately, our studies will pave the new gateway for cost-effective, eco-friendly, and electroactive nanomaterials for CO₂ conversion.