title: Formic acid electro-synthesis from carbon dioxide in a room temperature ionic liquid.
abstract: The novel synthesis of formic acid has been achieved in a room temperature ionic liquid via the reaction of electro-activated carbon dioxide and protons on pre-anodised platinum. Only mild reaction conditions of room temperature and 1 atm CO(2) were used. This work highlights the effect of pre-anodisation on Pt surfaces.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, Oxford University, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Benjamin C M
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Martindale
authors.forename: Richard G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Compton