Electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub>reduction: water/catalyst interface<i>versus</i>polymer/catalyst interface
Yixin Ouyang, Yehui Zhang, Peter S. Rice, Li Shi, Jinlan Wang, P. Hu
Abstract
Alkaline polymer electrolyte electrolytic cells (APEECs) have the potential to replace aqueous-phase CO 2 electrolyzer. Full reaction kinetics at polymer/copper interface is obtained to present a fundamental understanding of the superiority of APEECs.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrolysisElectrolyteElectrochemistryCatalysisInterface (matter)PolymerChemical engineeringMaterials scienceAqueous solutionPhase (matter)Inorganic chemistryElectrodeChemistryComposite materialOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryEngineeringGibbs isothermCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsAdvanced battery technologies researchElectrocatalysts for Energy Conversion