Catalysts for the Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide to Methanol

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Hang Low ◽  
Boon Siang Yeo
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Electrochemical Reduction ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Renewable Electricity ◽  
Co2 Electroreduction ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2 ◽  
Reduction Of Co2 ◽  
Made In

Abstract Anthropogenic activities powered by the burning of fossil fuels have caused excessive emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere. This has a negative impact on our environment. One promising approach to reduce the concentration of atmospheric CO2 is to convert it to useful products. This could be achieved via the electrochemical reduction of CO2 using renewable electricity. Methanol (CH3OH), a valuable fuel and feedstock, is one of the CO2 electroreduction products. However, its formation, thus far, has been plagued by the inadequacy of functional electrocatalysts. In this review, we summarize progresses made in the development of methanol-selective electrocatalysts, which provides us with a basis to discuss the underlying challenges of electroreducing CO2 to methanol.

Electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2): bismuth-based electrocatalysts

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yayu Guan ◽  
minmin Liu ◽  
Xufeng Rao ◽  
Yuyu Liu ◽  
Jiujun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Electrochemical Reduction ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Climate Changes ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2 ◽  
Reduction Of Co2

With the fast consumption of fossil fuels, the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere has increased considerably, leading to possible irreversible climate changes. The electrochemical reduction of CO2...

Insights into the Development of Cu-based Photocathodes for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Conversion

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenzhang Li ◽  
Keke Wang ◽  
yanfang Ma ◽  
Yang Liu ◽  
Weixin Qiu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Energy Crisis ◽  
Co2 Conversion ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2 ◽  
Reduction Of Co2

The ever-growing factitious over-consumption of fossil fuels and the accompanying massive emissions of CO2 have caused severe energy crisis and environmental issues. Photoelectrochemical (PEC) reduction of CO2 that can combine...

Rigorous assessment of CO2 electroreduction products in a flow cell

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuang-Zhuang Niu ◽  
Li-Ping Chi ◽  
Ren Liu ◽  
Zhi Chen ◽  
Min-Rui Gao
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Flow Cell ◽  
Renewable Electricity ◽  
Electrochemical Conversion ◽  
Co2 Electroreduction ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2 ◽  
Carbon Based

Electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable carbon-based chemicals provides a route to store renewable electricity and close the carbon loop. In comparison to the conventional "H-cells", the flow-cell...

scholarly journals Photons to Formate: A Review on Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2 to Formic Acid

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 2422
Author(s):  
Hanqing Pan ◽  
Michael D. Heagy
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Formic Acid ◽  
Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Photocatalytic Reduction ◽  
Hydrogen Storage Material ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Reduction Of Co2 ◽  
Made In ◽  
High Octane

Rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide due to the burning and depletion of fossil fuels is continuously raising environmental concerns about global warming and the future of our energy supply. Renewable energy, especially better utilization of solar energy, is a promising method for CO2 conversion and chemical storage. Research in the solar fuels area is focused on designing novel catalysts and developing new conversion pathways. In this review, we focus on the photocatalytic reduction of CO2 primarily in its neutral pH species of carbonate to formate. The first two-electron photoproduct of carbon dioxide, a case for formate (or formic acid) is made in this review based on its value as; an important chemical feedstock, a hydrogen storage material, an intermediate to methanol, a high-octane fuel and broad application in fuel cells. This review focuses specifically on the following photocatalysts: semiconductors, phthalocyanines as photosensitizers and membrane devices and metal-organic frameworks.

scholarly journals POTENTIAL OF LIVESTOCK MANURE FOR COAL ACTIVATION

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
EllIN HARlIA HARlIA ◽  
MARlINA ET ◽  
MASITA R ◽  
RAHMAH KN
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Volatile Fatty Acids ◽  
Coal Bed ◽  
Coal Bed Methane ◽  
Anaerobic Conditions ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2 ◽  
Reduction Of Co2

The natural methane formed by bacteria in anaerobic conditions is known as biogenic gas. Gas trapped in coal, formed through thermogenesis as well as biogenesisis known as coal-bed methane (CBM). The availability of organic material as decomposition of this material into methane is continuously required for the production of methane in the coal aquifer. The aim of this research was to investigate whether or not cattle feces bacteria were able to grow and produce methane in coal. Parameters measured were Volatile Fatty Acids (VFA) and the production of biogas, such as nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane. Explorative method was used and data obtained was analyzed by descriptive approach. The results showed that the bacteria found in the feces survived in the coal and produce biogas. On day 2 when the process was at the acidogenesis phase, it produced VFA with the largest component of acetic acid. Acetic acid would undergo decarboxylation and reduction of CO2 followed by reactions of H2and CO2 to produce methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) as the final products. ,

Selective electrochemical reduction of CO2 to CO on CuO/In2O3 nanocomposites: role of oxygen vacancies

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (19) ◽  
pp. 5339-5349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pinki Devi ◽  
Karan Malik ◽  
Ekta Arora ◽  
Saswata Bhattacharya ◽  
V. Kalendra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Electrochemical Reduction ◽  
Oxygen Vacancies ◽  
Electrocatalytic Reduction ◽  
Reduction Of Co2 ◽  
Promising Avenue

For the clean and sustainable development, sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2) through electrocatalytic reduction to produce high-value industrial precursors, such as CO, is a promising avenue.

Controlled synthesis of a Bi2O3–CuO catalyst for selective electrochemical reduction of CO2 to formate

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (8) ◽  
pp. 3493-3499 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chaoneng Dai ◽  
Yue Qiu ◽  
Yu He ◽  
Qiang Zhang ◽  
Renlong Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Electrochemical Reduction ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Controlled Synthesis ◽  
Renewable Electricity ◽  
Carbon Neutrality ◽  
Reduction Of Co2

The electro-reduction of CO2 to produce energy sources has been considered as a visionary pathway with the help of renewable electricity, which can achieve carbon neutrality and mitigate global warming.

Theoretical insights into the factors affecting the electrochemical reduction of CO2

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 4352-4369
Author(s):  
Azeem Mustafa ◽  
Bachirou Guene Lougou ◽  
Yong Shuai ◽  
Zhijiang Wang ◽  
Samia Razzaq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Reduction ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Rapid Release ◽  
Reduction Of Co2

The harmonious condition between nature and humans experiences severe challenges due to the continuous consumption of fossil fuels and the consequent rapid release of large CO2 levels into the atmosphere.

scholarly journals National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory – Romania

2010 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marian PROOROCU ◽  
Sorin DEACONU ◽  
Mihaela SMARANDACHE
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Kyoto Protocol ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Great Probability ◽  
Emissions Inventory ◽  
National Inventory ◽  
Commitment Period ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2

As a Party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and its Kyoto Protocol, Romania is required to elaborate, regularly update and submit the national GHG Inventory. In compliance with the reporting requirements, Romania submitted in 2010 its ninth version of the National Inventory Report (NIR) covering the national inventories of GHG emissions/removals for the period 1989-2008. The inventories cover all sectors: Energy, Industrial Processes, Solvent and other product use, Agriculture, LULUCF and Waste. The direct GHGs included in the national inventory are: Carbon dioxide (CO2); Methane (CH4); Nitrous oxide (N2O); Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs); Perfluorocarbons (PFCs); Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6). The emissions trend over the 1989-2008 period reflects the changes characterized by a process of transition to a market economy. With the entire economy in transition, some energy intensive industries reduced their activities and this is reflected in the GHG emissions reduction. Energy represents the most important sector in Romania, accounting for about 69% of the total national GHG emissions in 2008. The most significant anthropogenic greenhouse gas is the carbon dioxide. The decrease of CO2 emissions is caused by the decline of the amount of fossil fuels burnt in the energy sector, as a consequence of activity decline. According to the figures, there is a great probability for Romania to meet the Kyoto Protocol commitments on the limitation of the GHG emissions in the 2008-2012 commitment period.

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