The O 2 -assisted Al/CO 2 electrochemical cell: A system for CO 2 capture/conversion and electric power generation
10.1126/sciadv.1600968
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Abstract

A new approach for converting CO 2 to valuable C2 products while producing significant amounts of electrical energy.

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Al Sadat, W. I., & Archer, L. A. (2016). The O 2 -assisted Al/CO 2 electrochemical cell: A system for CO 2 capture/conversion and electric power generation. Science Advances, 2(7).

Authors 2
  1. Wajdi I. Al Sadat (first)
  2. Lynden A. Archer (additional)
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