Molecular approaches to the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Feb 1;48(10):1392-9. doi: 10.1039/c1cc15393e. Epub 2011 Nov 24.

Abstract

This article reviews recent progress in the exploitation of carbon dioxide as a chemical feedstock. In particular, the design and development of molecular complexes that can act as catalysts for the electrochemical reduction of CO(2) is highlighted, and compared to other biological, metal- and non-metal-based systems.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carbon Dioxide / chemistry*
  • Carbon Dioxide / metabolism
  • Catalysis
  • Electrochemical Techniques*
  • Methanol / chemical synthesis
  • Methanol / chemistry
  • Methanol / metabolism
  • Molecular Structure
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry
  • Organometallic Compounds / metabolism
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Oxidoreductases / metabolism

Substances

  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Oxidoreductases
  • Methanol