METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM CARBON DIOXIDE AND WATER AND APPLIANCE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM CARBON DIOXIDE AND WATER

摘要

method for producing hydrocarbons from carbon dioxide and water and apparatus for producing hydrocarbons from carbon dioxide and water this invention relates to a method for producing hydrocarbons from carbon dioxide and water, using electrolysis and two separate reaction vessels. A first reaction vessel (14) contains a positive electrode and a liquid electrolyte medium comprising water and ionized material. A second reaction vessel (12) contains a negative electrode and a liquid electrolyte medium comprising a mixture of water and carbon dioxide. The reaction vessels are connected with connecting means that allow ions to pass between the electrolyte medium of the first and second reaction vessels. a direct electric current is applied to the positive electrode and negative electrode to produce hydrocarbons (typically methane); and oxygen.