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Guanghui Feng1,2, Wei Chen2, Baiyin Wang1,2
1College of Sciences, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
Abstract:
Electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2 ) 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 CO2 , and this is highly attractive to promote the economy and applicability of CO2 utilization. This review focuses on recent advancements in the electrochemical reduction of CO2 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 CO2 to oxygenates.
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