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The future of low-temperature carbon dioxide electrolysis depends on solving one basic problem

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  • Joshua A. Rabinowitz

    (Stanford University)

  • Matthew W. Kanan

    (Stanford University)

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Carbonate formation is the primary source of energy and carbon losses in low-temperature carbon dioxide electrolysis. Realigning research priorities to address the carbonate problem is essential if this technology is to become a viable option for renewable chemical and fuel production.

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  • Joshua A. Rabinowitz & Matthew W. Kanan, 2020. "The future of low-temperature carbon dioxide electrolysis depends on solving one basic problem," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 11(1), pages 1-3, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:11:y:2020:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-020-19135-8
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-19135-8
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