Electrochemical Approaches to the Reduction of Carbon Dioxide.
Abstract
Carbon dioxide reduction requires the input of energy or a high energy reductant to drive the reaction. Two possible energy sources which can be used in this capacity are electro-chemical potential and light. Approaches ot CO2 reduction by direct and indirect electrochemical methods are reviewed and analyzed. The indirect reductions involve the use of metal complexes in solution or on the electrode surface as electron transfer mediators and catalysts for reduction. The product distributions are sensitive to reaction media and conditions, but in many cases inadequate analyses are reported. A brief discussion of photochemical and photoelectrochemical reductions of CO2 is also given.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 30, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA174108
Entities
People
- Catherine O'connell
- Richard Eisenberg
- Sven I. Hommeltoft
Organizations
- University of Rochester