After an introduction discussion of the conceptual meaning of electrocatalysis and its technological significance, the compact of electrochemistry on the environment is illustrated with two major examples: Hg cells in chlor-alkali technology and electric cars. The problems of fossil fuel exhaustion and pollution call for a resort to renewable energy sources. Electrochemistry can help to alleviate environmental issues with appropriate technological strategies involving processes and products. In this context, research on electrocatalysis has been focused on a number of major targets which are discussed and illustrated by means of examples: intermittent water electrolysis; destruction of organic pollutants; ozone, hydrogen peroxide and chlorine dioxide electrosynthesis; cathodic conversion of CO2; anodic oxidation of SO2; cathodic destruction of NOx; replacement of chromates; desulfurization of natural gas, etc.


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    Title :

    Electrochemistry and environment: The role of electrocatalysis


    Additional title:

    Elektrochemie und Umwelt: Die Rolle der Elektrokatalyse


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1995


    Size :

    10 Seiten, 12 Bilder, 105 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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