Electrochemical Conversion of CO2 into Negative Electrode Materials for Li-Ion Batteries

Jianbang Ge, Liwen Hu, Wei Wang, Handong Jiao, Shuqiang Jiao*

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Abstract

The capture and electrochemical conversion of CO2 in molten LiCl-Li2CO3 salt is proposed. By using an inert platinum anode and a tungsten cathode, the CO32- could be easily converted into carbon and oxygen gas, as well as O2-. The released O2- was responsible for the further capture of CO2. Also, CO2 could be effectively absorbed in such chloride melts with a low content of oxygen ion dissolved. In addition, the produced carbon displayed good performance as a negative electrode material for Li-ion batteries, suggesting that the process is an environmentally friendly way to convert CO2 into energy-storage materials.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)224-230
Number of pages7
JournalChemElectroChem
Volume2
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Feb 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Carbon dioxide fixation
  • Carbon storage
  • Electrochemistry
  • Green chemistry
  • Molten chlorides

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