Molecular approaches to the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide

2011/11/24 by Colin Finn, Sorcha Schnittger, Lesley J. Yellowlees +1 · 2 citations
Chemical Engineering · Energy · #Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis #CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts #Ionic liquids properties and applications

paper · doi:10.1039/c1cc15393e

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Abstract

This article reviews recent progress in the exploitation of carbon dioxide as a chemical feedstock. In particular, the design and development of molecular complexes that can act as catalysts for the electrochemical reduction of CO(2) is highlighted, and compared to other biological, metal- and non-metal-based systems.

Citations

• Recent advances in the homogeneous hydrogenation of carbon dioxide
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