Biphasic Carbon Capture and Conversion using Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer

Large-scale capture and utilization of atmospheric CO2 is vital for mitigating climate change. Unfortunately, conventional carbon capture is energy intensive and expensive. This project will develop a potentially transformative new electrochemical process for the combined capture and conversion of CO2 into valuable chemicals. Compared to conventional electrochemical CO2 conversion in aqueous electrolytes, the project team hypothesizes that their process will boost CO2 conversion efficiency. In addition, it can be powered by renewable electricity and use CO2 emissions to meet the growing demand for carbon-neutral chemicals and fuels.