Accession Number:

AD1023808

Title:

Novel Catalytic Mechanisms For The Chemical Reduction Of Carbon Dioxide To Energy-Dense Liquids

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report,15 May 2010,14 Sep 2016

Corporate Author:

The Regents of the University of California, U.C. San Diego La Jolla United States

Personal Author(s):

• Kubiak,Clifford

Report Date:

2016-12-14

Pagination or Media Count:

45.0

Abstract:

The objective of this work it to perform a combined theoretical and experimental study of CO2 reduction at metals, semiconductors and homogeneous electrocatalysts, and to understand at a detailed molecular level the catalytic processes involved in reducing CO2 to valuable energy-dense liquids. Of particular importance is to understand branching ratios and sources of selectivity. That is, how and why a catalyst or surface generates its particular products from CO2. A fundamental understanding of the underlying mechanisms and characteristics of CO2 reduction catalysts will allow the development of more robust, active, and selective catalysts using earth-abundant materials. A primary goal is to understand the interfaces of heterogeneous and homogeneous systems and develop an understanding of how a homogeneous co-catalyst can be coupled with a heterogeneous metal electrode or semiconductor in order to reduce reaction barriers and increase the overall activity and selectivity for the reduction of CO2 to liquid fuels.

Descriptors:

• ELECTROCATALYSTS
• CARBON DIOXIDE
• chemical analysis
• chemical reaction properties
• computational chemistry
• chemical compounds
• electronic structure theory
• electrochemical reactions
• density functional theory
• electrodes
• electrochemistry
• energy conversion
• spectroscopy

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Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE