TS-014972 — An electrochemical process on a metal electrode catalyst is used to produce al
cohols such as ethanol, ethylene, propanol, acetic acid, ethane, and formic acid from the direct
conversion of carbon dioxide
In the United States, there is an increasing interest in ethanol as an alternative fuel source to decrease the dependence on fossil fuels. In 2012, the National Corn Growers Association reported that 27.3% of the corn harvested in the U.S. was used for the production of ethanol. This has sparked a…