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CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE AND CONVERSION TO ORGANIC PRODUCTS

  • US 20130008800A1
  • Filed: 07/05/2012
  • Published: 01/10/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/06/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide, comprising:

  • (A) introducing a solvent to a first compartment of an electrochemical cell, the first compartment including an anode, the electrochemical cell including a second compartment containing a cathode;

    (B) capturing carbon dioxide with at least one of guanidine, a guanidine derivative, pyrimidine, or a pyrimidine derivative to form a carbamic zwitterion; and

    (C) applying an electrical potential between the anode and the cathode sufficient for the cathode to reduce the carbamic zwitterion to a product mixture.

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