Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide: Fundamentals and Technologies

ISBN-13: 9781482258240 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 394 str.

Jinli Qiao; Yuyu Liu; Jiujun Zhang

Opis

For Researchers, Students, Industrial Professionals, and Manufacturers Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide: Fundamentals and Technologies is your guide to improved catalytic performance in the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO₂). Written by electrochemical energy scientists actively involved in environmental research and development, this book addresses the biggest challenge to CO₂ electrochemical reduction low performance of the electrocatalysts and outlines practical applications for the effective use of CO₂. The authors discuss the development of electrochemical energy devices and consider environmental protection on a macroscopic and microscopic scale. Presenting a systematic overview of CO₂ electroreduction, they explain the fundamental principles, describe recent advances, and outline applications for future use. In addition, the authors describe:

• The main metal electrodes used for CO₂ electroreduction
• Current efficiencies for CO₂ reduction products on different metal electrodes
• The electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide to produce important chemicals
• Three categories of reaction conditions: heterogeneous catalysis, low-temperatures electrolysis, and high-temperature electrolysis
• Developments in CO₂ hydrogenation reactions
• Various analysis methods
• Progresses in the theoretical electrochemical reduction of CO₂

Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide: Fundamentals and Technologies covers a variety of topics relevant to the successful use of CO₂ electrochemical reduction and utilizes expert contributors at the top of their field. The book functions as a resource for students and professionals involved in materials science, electrochemistry, chemical, energy, electrical, and mechanical engineering."

Spis treści

Introduction to CO₂ Electroreduction. Thermodynamics of CO₂ Electroreduction. Electrode Kinetics of CO₂ Electroreduction. Catalysis of CO₂ Electroreduction. Electrochemical Methods for CO₂ Electroreduction. Mechanism of Catalytic and Electrocatalytic CO₂ Reduction to Fuels and Chemicals. Product Analysis for CO₂ Electroreduction. Modeling of Electrochemical CO₂ Reduction. Photoelectrochemical Reduction of CO₂ Electroreduction. Challenges and Perspectives of CO₂ Electroreduction.