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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 224-230 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | ChemElectroChem |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 11 Feb 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Carbon dioxide fixation
- Carbon storage
- Electrochemistry
- Green chemistry
- Molten chlorides