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Electrochemical reduction of CO2 in organic solvents catalyzed by MoO2

Xile Hu, Heron Vrubel, Yeonji Oh
2014
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Abstract

MoO2 microparticles act as an active catalyst for the electrochemical reduction of CO2 in organic solvents such as acetonitrile and dimethylformamide. The catalytic activity and product selectivity depend on temperature and water content of the solvent.

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Xile Hu, Heron Vrubel, Yeonji Oh
2014
Journal Articles

Abstract

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