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Oxygenates from the Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide
Author(s) -
Feng Guanghui,
Chen Wei,
Wang Baiyin,
Song Yanfang,
Li Guihua,
Fang Jianhui,
Wei Wei,
Sun Yuhan
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
chemistry – an asian journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.18
H-Index - 106
eISSN - 1861-471X
pISSN - 1861-4728
DOI - 10.1002/asia.201800637
Subject(s) - oxygenate , electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide , carbon dioxide , acetic acid , methanol , renewable energy , electrochemistry , formic acid , carbon fibers , chemistry , catalysis , materials science , carbon monoxide , organic chemistry , engineering , electrode , composite number , electrical engineering , composite material
Electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) driven by renewable electricity to give chemicals and fuels is considered an ideal approach that can alleviate both carbon emission and energy tension stress. High‐value chemicals such as oxygenates can be effectively produced from the electroreduction of CO 2 , and this is highly attractive to promote the economy and applicability of CO 2 utilization. This review focuses on recent advancements in the electrochemical reduction of CO 2 to formic acid, methanol, ethanol, acetic acid, and other oxygenates. The principles of the process, influencing factors, and typical catalysts are summarized. On the basis of the aforementioned discussions, we present future prospects for further development of the electroreduction of CO 2 to oxygenates.