Electrochemical reduction of carbonate and bicarbonate to ethylene

Climate change is one of the most urgent and pressing issues facing society. In order to meet aggressive greenhouse gas emission targets, the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere (known as Direct Air Capture, DAC) is required. However, once captured, the CO2 must be purified from the capture solution before it can be used or transported. This purification step is energy intensive. An attractive alternative is to directly use the captured CO2, thereby avoiding the energy-intensive purification step. In this project, the Dinh group at Queen’s University will collaborate with CERT Systems Inc, a carbontech startup based in Toronto. Together, they will develop technology for the efficient conversion of CO2 captured from the atmosphere into valuable chemical products.

Faculty Supervisor:

Cao Thang Dinh

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Partner:

CERT Systems Inc (ON)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Queen's University

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