Imidazolium functionalized polymer electrolytes for the electrochemical reduction of gaseous CO 2 (ERGC) were studied for the first time in a developed reactor at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. It was found that reaction environment favors the CO 2 reduction reaction by overcoming the mass transfer of CO 2 with the use of imidazolium fixed functional groups. The selectivity and Faradaic efficiency of products formed during ERGC is enhanced due to the modified functional groups in the solid polymer matrix. This work may open up new research opportunities for the conversion of gaseous CO 2 to green fuels.

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咪唑鎓官能化聚合物可有效电化学还原CO2

在室温和大气压下，在发达的反应器中首次研究了咪唑鎓官能化的聚合物电解质，用于电化学还原气态CO 2（ERGC）。发现反应环境通过使用咪唑固定的官能团克服了CO 2的传质而有利于CO 2还原反应。由于固体聚合物基质中的改性官能团，在ERGC过程中形成的产物的选择性和法拉第效率得到提高。这项工作可能会为将气态CO 2转化为绿色燃料开辟新的研究机会。