CO2 electro-valorization to dimethyl carbonate from methanol using potassium methoxide and the ionic liquid [bmim][Br] in a filter-press electrochemical cell

• Published in: Journal of chemical technology and biotechnology (1986) Vol. 90; no. 8; pp. 1433 - 1438
• Main Authors: Garcia-Herrero, Isabel, Alvarez-Guerra, Manuel, Irabien, Angel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, UK John Wiley & Sons, Ltd 01.08.2015; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: carbon dioxide; dimethyl carbonate; filter-press cell; ionic liquid; methanol; valorization

BACKGROUND The electrochemical valorization of CO2 into added‐value products appears a promising strategy for reducing CO2 emissions and mitigating climate change. Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) is an environmentally friendly valuable chemical, with multiple applications, and has been suggested as a poten...