Direct electrochemical conversion of carbon anode fuels in molton salt media
We are conducting research into the direct electrochemical conversion of reactive carbons into electricity--with experimental evidence of total efficiencies exceeding 80% of the heat of combustion of carbon. Together with technologies for extraction of reactive carbons from broad based fossil fuels, direct carbon conversion addresses the objectives of DOE's ''21st Century Fuel Cell'' with exceptionally high efficiency (>70% based on standard heat of reaction, {Delta}H{sub std}), as well as broader objectives of managing CO{sub 2} emissions. We are exploring the reactivity of a wide range of carbons derived from diverse sources, including pyrolyzed hydrocarbons, petroleum cokes, purified coals and biochars, and relating their electrochemical reactivity to nano/microstructural characteristics.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Department of Energy (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 15003259
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-JC-139288; TRN: US200422%%49
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 198th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, Phoenix, AZ (US), 10/22/2000--10/27/2000; Other Information: PBD: 17 Jan 2001
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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