Magnetically Enhanced Electroconversion of CO2 to Valuable Products at High Current Densities

Abstract

Carbon dioxide reduction has emerged as a highly promising area of focus, particularly considering the perpetual CO2 emissions from the industrial sector. The electrochemical reduction pathway stands out as one of the most auspicious methodologies for CO2 utilization, owing to its compelling attributes. These include, but are not limited to, operation under mild conditions, the ability to tailor CO2 conversion towards desired products, and the potential for seamless integration with renewable electricity sources (e.g., derived from solar and wind), thus offsetting the associated carbon footprint. Moreover, the application of magnetic fields has demonstrated effectiveness in numerous electrocatalytic reduction processes. Presently, there is a paucity of literature addressing the utilization of magnetic fields for CO2 reduction, as it represents a recently introduced concept. This presentation aims to contribute to the advancement of this novel idea, paving the way for its scalability in the near future. Our focus is on addressing mass transfer limitations and optimizing the process to handle high current density, thereby rendering it viable for large-scale CO2 reduction.