METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SYNTHETIC GAS PRODUCTION HAVING CONTROLLED HYDROGEN GAS AND CARBON MONOXIDE RATIOS IN AQUEOUS MEDIA

摘要

Provided are methods of producing synthetic gas and an apparatus for preparing the same. A method may include molecular electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide in an aqueous solution with a metal complex compound to prepare a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen in controlled ratios. The reduction may be catalyzed by an electrocatalyst such as a ruthenium polypyridyl complex.