New Technologies for Selective CO2 Reduction

This project plans to investigate the synthesis and reactivity of new iron-based compounds for the conversion of carbon dioxide to methanol. These compounds aim to use cheaper, more earth abundant materials and exhibit greater efficiency than current literature examples. During this research project, all compounds will be fully identified with a range of analytical techniques to deduce structure. In addition, compounds will be investigated for their reactivity with carbon dioxide and routes determined to selectively convert carbon dioxide to methanol, which can be used as an alternative fuel source. All steps along this route will be monitored to help understand the mechanism of carbon dioxide conversion.

Faculty Supervisor:

Marcus Drover

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Partner:

Imperial College London

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Windsor

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