This poster is a study into the effects of the electrochemical properties when a polished copper disk treated with cuperous thiosulphate film is reacted with carbon dioxide. The film shows higher selectivity towards products containing two carbon atoms than other reported copper based cathodes. Our results lead us to believe that the film is stable, lasting over an hour and produces significant amounts of ethylene and ethanol. These percentages can reach over 30% for ethylene production and 20% for ethanol production. This area of research needs more investigation; however, this is a good introduction into showing the potential of the cuprous thiosulphate.

S2O3 treated cuprous oxide electrochemical reactivity with carbon dioxide

249th National Meeting (2015)

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