Clean Energy Capability Portfolio | Clean Fuels |
Electrolysis of CO2 into Fuels and Chemicals
Developing electrochemical processes for the conversion of CO2 into valueadded chemicals and fuels , is an attractive solution to realise a carbon-neutral energy circulation , while simultaneously storing electricity generated from intermittent renewable sources . |
Competitive Advantage • Expertise in electrocatalyst design and synthesis
• Prototype flow cell for scaling-up CO2 reduction
• Deep understanding of the reaction mechanism for electrochemical CO2 reduction
Impact • Sustainable electrochemistry approach to producing valuable fuels that mitigate energy issues
• Alleviate global warming by converting CO2 into valuable products
Successful Applications |
More Information Professor Chuan Zhao School of Chemistry T : + 61 2 9385 4645 E : chuan . zhao @ unsw . edu . au
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• Nanoporous alloy catalysts for bifunctional CO2 reduction to CO and formate |
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• Single-atom catalysts with an ultrahigh Faradaic efficiency (> 98 %) for converting CO2 into CO |
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Capabilities and Facilities |
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• Extensive lab facilities for electrocatalyst fabrication , characterisation and testing |
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• Access to comprehensive analytical techniques , such as diffractions , surface analysis , and electron microscopy |
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• Expertise and access to nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy ( NMR ) and solid-state NMR facilities |
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