SubsidieMeestersMembrane Electrode Assembly for the High Pressure Electrochemical Conversion of CO2 to C2H4
The HIPCEO2 project aims to develop a high-pressure electrolyzer prototype using novel Cu-based catalysts for efficient CO2 conversion to ethylene, enhancing selectivity and stability.
Projectdetails
Introduction
The electrochemical conversion of CO2 to chemical fuels is a promising technology for recycling CO2 and closing the carbon cycle. Among the different products of the electrochemical reduction of CO2, multicarbon (C2+) products are more desirable because of their high energy density and high market price.
Market Potential
Among them, ethylene is widely used for the production of raw materials and has a market price around 1000€/ton, which suggests a relatively low threshold towards profitability.
Challenges
The development of such a technology to convert CO2 to C2H4 is, however, limited by:
- The lack of selectivity and efficient catalysts to drive the reaction.
- CO2 mass transportation to the active sites, which limits the conversion rate.
Previous Work
During the course of our ERC-StG 2D-4-CO2 project, we have developed Cu-based electrocatalysts modified with aromatic functions, which demonstrated strongly improved selectivity for ethylene at industry-relevant current density of 300 mA cm-2.
Project Goals
The aim of the HIPCEO2 project is to apply the novel Cu-based catalyst developed in our group in a high-pressure membrane electrode assembly electrolyzer. Our specific goals are to:
- Realize a prototype with an electrode size of 100 cm².
- Verify stability for 1000 hours.
- Use the prototype as a demonstrator to reach out to potential end-users and future partners.
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
| Subsidiebedrag | € 150.000 |
| Totale projectbegroting | € 150.000 |
Tijdlijn
| Startdatum | 1-9-2022 |
| Einddatum | 30-4-2024 |
| Subsidiejaar | 2022 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRSpenvoerder
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