Photoelectrochemical devices, methods, and systems with a cupric oxide/cuprous oxide coated electrode
US11326263B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/133
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to nanocomposites of CuO/Cu2O and continuous flow solar reactors. The nanocomposites can be 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 and other small organics with the use of solar energy and electricity. Other embodiments are described.
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