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Photoelectrochemical devices, methods, and systems with a cupric oxide/cuprous oxide coated electrode

US10280525B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 2015
Grant dateMay 7, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 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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