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V for neutral NaAlCl 4 ) contributed by the acidic chloroaluminate cathode reaction, unlocking an additional specific energy of ∼119 Wh kg −1 by utilizing the conversion of NaAlCl 4 to NaAl 2 Cl 7 , which adds to the neutral melt reaction between NaAlCl 4 /Al and Na (∼493 Wh kg −1 theoretical). mAh cm −2 , a discharge duration of 28.2
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the conversion of carbon dioxyde to bicarbonate and protons. ton/day scale and demonstrated that it can lower the cost of CO 2 capture to well below that associated with current carbon capture technology on the basis of cost per tonne captured. CO 2 Solutions’ process. Click to enlarge. Huttenhuis, Sylvie Fradette, Jonathan A.
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