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SYSTEMS INCLUDING NANOTUBULAR ARRAYS FOR CONVERTING CARBON DIOXIDE TO AN ORGANIC COMPOUND

  • US 20100258446A1
  • Filed: 04/05/2010
  • Published: 10/14/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/03/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for converting carbon dioxide to an organic compound, the system comprising:

  • an array of nanotubes including nanoparticles of an electron mediator dispersed on a surface of the nanotubes;

    an electrically conductive fluid, the array of nanotubes being at least partially immersed in the electrically conductive fluid;

    a light source that irradiates the array of nanotubes;

    a source of carbon dioxide; and

    an inlet for delivering the carbon dioxide to the electrically conductive fluid whereat at least a portion of the carbon dioxide is converted to a different organic compound via contact with an irradiated array of nanotubes.

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