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System and method for the electrolysis of carbon dioxide

US10907261B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft · DE

Inventors

Philippe Jeanty · Munich, DE
Erhard Magori · Straubing, DE
Christian Scherer · Rothenbürg, DE
Angelika Tawil · Munich, DE
Kerstin Wiesner-Fleischer · Hohenkirchen, DE
Oliver von Sicard · Munich, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 18, 2017
Grant date	Feb 2, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 18, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC25B15/08
WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Various embodiments include a system for carbon dioxide electrolysis comprising: an anode and a cathode both connected to a voltage supply, wherein the cathode comprises a gas diffusion electrode adjoined by a gas space and a cathode space; an electrolyte circuit; a gas supply delivering carbon dioxide to the gas space; wherein the gas space has an outlet for an electrolyte, carbon dioxide, and product gases produced by electrolysis; a return connection connecting the outlet to the gas supply; and a pump for circulation of carbon dioxide and product gas in the gas space and the return connection.

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