Catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction and associated methods
US11173477B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2523/31
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to an electrocatalyst for reduction of CO2 to produce multi-carbon compounds, comprising a multi-metal material comprising a primary metal being copper and at least one enhancer metal selected from germanium, gallium, tin, silicon, silver, gold, zinc and aluminium. The invention also relates to a process for electrochemical production of a multi-carbon compound from CO2 using such an electrocatalyst.
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