The invention discloses a green
formic acid co-production method based on electro-
catalysis synergistic conversion of
carbon dioxide and carbon-containing small molecules, and belongs to the technical field of
new energy conversion and carbon
resource utilization. According to the method, a paired electro-
catalysis system is constructed; an iron /
cobalt bimetal organic framework catalyst is adopted as an
anode, so that high-selectivity electro-oxidation of
ethylene glycol is realized to generate
formic acid; a
bismuth-based
metal organic framework catalyst is adopted as a
cathode, efficient electroreduction of
carbon dioxide is achieved,
formic acid is also generated, and therefore a high-added-value product is co-produced in a single
system in a synergetic mode. Compared with a traditional electrolyzed water
system, the method has the advantages that carbon-containing small molecules are used for replacing high-energy-
consumption oxygen evolution reaction (OER), the
electrolysis energy consumption is remarkably reduced, and meanwhile, the
Faraday efficiency and the product selectivity are improved. According to the technical path, capture and resource conversion of CO2 are achieved, high-value utilization of typical carbon-containing organic waste liquid is promoted, and a sustainable, economical and efficient solution is provided for
renewable energy-driven green
chemical industry, carbon
neutralization and
clean energy development.