SYNCAT
SYNCAT
Synergetic design of catalytic materials for integrated photo-and electrochemical CO2 conversion processes
The increasing anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases into the Earth's atmosphere has caused a deterioration of natural phenomena over the past few years. CO2 is the main component causing this global effect, called climate change. For tackling this effect, new solutions, such as Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU), are crucial to close the carbon cycle. A (photo-)electrochemical mechanism using sunlight and renewable energy is a green and sustainable CCU technique for converting CO2 to energetic molecules such as methanol.
The state-of-the-art synthesis for methanol has derived from syngas, a mixture of CO and H2 usually obtained from coal and natural gas. Additional applications of this molecule include a chemical building block and fuel storage, ideal for storing intermitting energy of the power grid. Therefore, the combination of a green, sustainable (photo-)electrochemical mechanism and the broad market makes methanol a compelling product.
Therefore, The SYNCAT partners will push the boundaries by combining the knowledge on various fields, catalyst synthesis, catalyst characterization, and experimental valorisation. This strength will provide a lot of insight of the innovative catalysts and (photo-)electrochemical reactors.
SYNCAT is a collaborate effort of various research groups and institutes to push the boundaries of science by developing innovative catalysts and reactors to produce methanol and/or dimethylether.
The route for CO2 reduction to methanol.
From theory to practice
Synergetic design of catalytic materials for integrated photo-and electrochemical CO2 conversion processes
Scope of the project
The increasing anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases into the Earth’s atmosphere has caused a deterioration of natural phenomena over the past few years. CO2 is the main component causing this global effect, called climate change. For tackling this effect, new solutions, such as Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU), are crucial to close the carbon cycle. A (photo-)electrochemical mechanism using sunlight and renewable energy is a green and sustainable CCU technique for converting CO2 to energetic molecules such as methanol.
The state-of-the-art synthesis for methanol has derived from syngas, a mixture of CO and H2, usually obtained from coal and natural gas. Additional applications of this molecule include a chemical building block and fuel storage, ideal for storing intermitting energy of the power grid. Therefore, the combination of a green, sustainable (photo-)electrochemical mechanism and the broad market makes methanol a compelling product.
Therefore, The SYNCAT partners will push the boundaries by combining the knowledge on various fields, catalyst synthesis, catalyst characterization, and experimental valorisation. This strength will provide a lot of insight of the innovative catalysts and (photo-)electrochemical reactors.
SYNCAT is a collaborate effort of various research groups and institutes to push the boundaries of science by developing innovative catalysts and reactors to produce methanol and/or dimethylether.
