Activation of very stable molecules (CO2, N2) with catalysis, heat, and light

For more than half a century, intense research has been conducted on photocatalytic reactions such as water splitting, reduction of CO2, or organic synthesis. However, for such reactions at room temperatures, progress is limited, and product yields often do not exceed the millimolar range. In this talk it will be demonstrated that the activation of small, very stable molecules such as CO2 and N2, might be more successful by a combination of catalysis, light and heat. In addition, reliable and reproducible research methodologies are proposed for streamlined progress in photo(thermal)catalysis research.