Photoelectrochemical devices, methods, and systems with a cupric oxide/cuprous oxide coated electrode
US10280525B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/133
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The nanocomposites that include CuO/Cu2O are described. The nanocomposites can utilized as a photocatalyst and can be incorporated into photoelectrochemical devices. The described devices, systems, and methods can be used for converting CO2 into one or more alcohols with the use of solar energy and electricity.
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