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Experimental and Quantum Chemical Approaches to Develop Highly Selective Nanocatalysts for CO 2 ‐free Power Circulation
Author(s) -
Yamauchi Miho,
Ozawa Nobuki,
Kubo Momoji
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
the chemical record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.61
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1528-0691
pISSN - 1527-8999
DOI - 10.1002/tcr.201600047
Subject(s) - nanomaterial based catalyst , electrochemistry , quantum chemical , electric power , chemistry , redox , nanotechnology , environmental science , biochemical engineering , chemical engineering , power (physics) , materials science , electrode , catalysis , organic chemistry , physics , thermodynamics , engineering , molecule
Renewable electricity must be utilized to usefully suppress the atmospheric CO 2 concentration and slow the progression of global warming. We have thus proposed a new concept involving CO 2 ‐free electric power circulation systems via highly selective electrochemical reactions of alcohol/carboxylic acid redox couples. Design concepts for nanocatalysts able to catalyze highly selective electrochemical reactions are provided from both experimental and quantum mechanical perspectives.