How copper catalyzes the electroreduction of carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuels

Andrew A. Peterson(Technical University of Denmark), Frank Abild‐Pedersen(Technical University of Denmark), Felix Studt(Technical University of Denmark), Jan Rossmeisl(Technical University of Denmark), Jens K. Nørskov(Technical University of Denmark)
Energy & Environmental Science
January 1, 2010
10.1039/c0ee00071j
Cited by 3,684

Abstract

Density functional theory calculations explain copper's unique ability to convert CO2 into hydrocarbons, which may open up (photo-)electrochemical routes to fuels.

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