Electrocatalytic Reduction of CO_2 to Small Organic Molecule Fuels on Metal Catalysts

摘要

The electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide (CO_2) to liquid fuels has tremendous positive impacts on atomospheric carbon balance and help to reduce global wanning issues. This paper reviewed current knowledge of electrochemical CO_2 reduction to small organic molecule fuels on metal catalysts and gas-phase CO_2 reduction techniques based on gas diffusion electrode and solid polymer electrolyte. Future research and development needs in this area were also discussed.