DASC-eMet: Dual-atom Site Catalysts for CO2 Electroreduction to Methanol

The aim of the proposed project is to develop an efficient approach to convert anthropogenic CO2 waste to Methanol. The CO2 will be transformed by electrochemical CO2 reduction (eCO2RR) - a carbon-neutral methanol synthesis method to replace fossil-based production. However, the low selectivity and conversion efficiency of eCO2RR inhibit its application. Thus, to enhance eCO2RR efficiency, dual-atom site catalysts (DASCs) will be employed to efficiently adsorb CO2 for selective and efficient methanol synthesis. This project aims to develop DASCs beyond the existing state-of-the-art eCO2RR catalysts by achieving a Faradaic efficiency of over 85%, high conversion rates and long-term stability. The developed DASCs will be employed in a prototype reactor assembly, operating at low-temperature and on renewable energy. This project will promote facile CO2 utilisation and decentralised lower-energy methanol production, directly addressing climate change and the green energy sector.