A review on the electrochemical reduction of CO2 in fuel cells, metal electrodes and molecular catalysts

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Author(s)

  • Rern Jern Lim
  • Mingshi Xie
  • Mahasin Alam Sk
  • Jong-Min Lee
  • Adrian Fisher
  • Kok Hwa Lim

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)169-180
Journal / PublicationCatalysis Today
Volume233
Publication statusPublished - 15 Sept 2014
Externally publishedYes

Abstract

In this review article, we report the development and utilisation of fuel cells, metal electrodes in aqueous electrolyte and molecular catalysts in the electrochemical reduction of CO2. Fuel cells are able to function in both electrolyser and fuel cell mode and could potentially reduce CO2 and produce energy at the same time. However, it requires considerably high temperatures for efficient operation. Direct reduction using metal electrodes and molecular catalysts are possible at room temperatures but require an additional applied potential and generally have low current densities. Density functional theory (DFT) studies have been used and have begun to unveil possible mechanisms involved which could lead to improvements and development of more efficient catalysts. © 2013 Elsevier B.V.

Research Area(s)

  • Electrochemistry, Fuel cells, Metal electrodes, Molecular catalysts

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Citation Format(s)

A review on the electrochemical reduction of CO2 in fuel cells, metal electrodes and molecular catalysts. / Lim, Rern Jern; Xie, Mingshi; Sk, Mahasin Alam et al.
In: Catalysis Today, Vol. 233, 15.09.2014, p. 169-180.

Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review