Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction - A mechanistic study

Author(s):
Schouten, K.J.P.
Published
2013
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

This thesis presents new insights into the reduction of carbon dioxide to methane and ethylene on copper electrodes. This electrochemical process has great potential for the storage of surplus renewable electrical energy in the form of hydrocarbons. The research described in this thesis focuses on the molecular reaction mechanism, to identify key intermediates that determine the product selectivity.

Carbon dioxide reductionCopper electrodesElectrochemistryReaction mechanism
Defense date
2013-10-08
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Koper, M.T.M.
Advisor(s)
Juurlink, L.B.F.
Committee member(s)
Brouwer, J.; Chorkendorff, I.; Kooyman, P.J.; Mul, G.; Nieuwenhuys, B.E.; Robert, M.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Leiden Instiute of Chemistry (LIC), Faculty of Science, Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/21869
ISBN(s)
9789461823328

Funding

Sponsorship
National Research School Combination - Catalysis (NRSCC)