Conference paper · Journal article
Electrochemical Routes towards Sustainable Hydrocarbon Fuels
The potential of renewable energy and possible solution to the intermittency problem of renewable energy sources like sun and wind are explained. The densest storage of energy is in the form of hydrocarbons. The most suitable method of conversion and storage within a foreseeable future is electrolysis followed by conversion into synthetic hydrocarbons, alcohols or ethers.
Several types of electrolysers exist. The various types are listed together with a short description of principle and status. It is argued that electrolysis will at least become part of large sustainable energy systems in the future. In spite of this, it is important to research and develop as many viable sustainable energy technologies as economical possible. © 2012 ECS - The Electrochemical Society
| Language: | English |
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| Year: | 2012 |
| Pages: | 3-11 |
| Proceedings: | 220th ECS Meeting |
| ISSN: | 19386737 and 19385862 |
| Types: | Conference paper and Journal article |
| DOI: | 10.1149/1.3702408 |
| ORCIDs: | Mogensen, Mogens Bjerg |
Electrochemical routes Electrolysers Electrolysis Energy conservation Fuels Hydrocarbon fuel Hydrocarbons Renewable energies Renewable energy resources Renewable energy source SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy Sustainable energy systems Sustainable energy technology Synthetic hydrocarbons
