A Viable Scalable Electrochemical System for Highly Selective CO2 Electroreduction to Formate at High Current Densities

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide, is a major scientific concern to tackle climate change. One promising method is to convert CO2 into fuels via electrochemical CO2 reduction (ECR). Nonetheless, several challenges remain before this technology can be scaled up and commercialized, including achieving a high selectivity, current density (i.e., reaction rate), and long-term stability. This project aims to address these problems by developing novel indium-based catalysts using simple synthesis methods. The primary goal of this project is to comprehend the relationship between catalyst structure and catalytic performance. The system will be optimized for formate production at a current density of 1 A/cm2 and a Faradaic efficiency (i.e., selectivity) greater than 90% and will be tuned to ensure stability for at least 100 hours. The system will then be investigated and optimized at scaled-up electrochemical systems to enhance its reliability for industrialization.

Faculty Supervisor:

Ali Seifitokaldani

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Partner:

Electro Carbon

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McGill University

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