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How copper catalyzes the electroreduction of carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuels
Energy & Environmental Science · 2010 · Vol. 3(9) · pp. 1311–1311
Andrew A. Peterson(Technical University of Denmark)Frank Abild‐Pedersen(Technical University of Denmark)Felix Studt(Technical University of Denmark)Jan Rossmeisl(Technical University of Denmark)Jens K. Nørskov✉(Technical University of Denmark)
Abstract
Density functional theory calculations explain copper's unique ability to convert CO2 into hydrocarbons, which may open up (photo-)electrochemical routes to fuels.
CO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced battery technologies researchHydrocarbonCarbon dioxideCopperChemistryInorganic chemistryCarbon fibersOrganic chemistryEnvironmental chemistryChemical engineeringMaterials science
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