Decarbonization Avenue University research @ CLIMAX

Reducing energy required to convert CO2 waste into valuable resources

Objective/theme

Researchers have assessed the technical and economic feasibility of a new electrolysis technology that uses a cheap biofuel byproduct to reduce the energy consumption of the waste-to-value process

Process & benefits

Conversion of CO2 to chemicals is possible through a process called electrochemical reduction. 

This model uses the current electrical grid setup as the source of electricity to make the scenario more realistic.

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United States

Geography

2019-04-17

Innovation Date

Illinois University

University Name

Professor Paul J. A. Kenis - LinkedIn

Team Members

Illinois University - Know more


Industry

Sustainability domain

  • Renewable Energy
  • Pollution control
  • Ecosystems

Type of innovation

  • Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholder type

  • University researcher

Professions

Relevant for

  • Biochemical engineer
  • Production or process engineer
  • Climate sciences professional
  • Biotech professional

Innovation sector

  • Chemistry & chemical engineering
  • Environmental sciences
  • Renewable energy sciences