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Electrolytic synthesis of methanol from CO.sub.2

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OSTI ID:862556
A method and system for synthesizing methanol from the CO.sub.2 in air using electric power. The CO.sub.2 is absorbed by a solution of KOH to form K.sub.2 CO.sub.3 which is electrolyzed to produce methanol, a liquid hydrocarbon fuel.
Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 3959094
OSTI ID:
862556
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English