Electrocatalysis and environmental pollution

被引:25
作者
Gonzalez, ER [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Quim Sao Carlos, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos, SP, Brazil
来源
QUIMICA NOVA | 2000年 / 23卷 / 02期
关键词
electrocatalysis; pollution; energy conversion; fuel cells;
D O I
10.1590/S0100-40422000000200019
中图分类号
O6 [化学];
学科分类号
0703 ;
摘要
This work considers mainly the problem of environmental pollution due to the production of energy by burning fossil fuels, particularly in urban vehicles. Electrochemical energy conversion is proposed as a partial solution to this problem, through the use of hydrogen in fuel cells, In both the production of hydrogen by electrolysis and in the electrochemical processes in fuel cells, the key factor is electrocatalysis. The concept of electrocatalysis, the production of catalysts and supported catalysts and their use in practical systems for the conversion of energy is discussed.
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页码:262 / 266
页数:5
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