This invention provides a method for synthesizing
dimethyl carbonate, belonging to the field of
carbonate compound synthesis technology. The synthesis method of this invention does not require high temperature and
high pressure conditions, and can be carried out at
room temperature and pressure, significantly reducing
energy consumption and equipment requirements. By
coupling the reduction and oxidation reactions of photoelectrochemical
carbon dioxide conversion, the synthesis energy barrier of
dimethyl carbonate is lowered, improving energy utilization efficiency. Using
greenhouse gas
carbon dioxide as the main
raw material, waste
resource utilization is achieved, and the energy used is
clean energy such as solar or electrical energy, avoiding
pollution at the source. This invention couples the
carbon dioxide conversion and
dimethyl carbonate synthesis steps, realizing the recycling of the reactant
methanol within the
system, simplifying the process flow. The
combined use of light and electrical energy produces a synergistic effect, improving the
reaction rate and the selectivity of dimethyl
carbonate.