Energy and carbon-efficient CO2 electrochemical reduction in strong acids. This project aims to develop efficient CO2 electroreduction to multi-carbon products in strong acids, coupled with high CO2 u

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Energy and carbon-efficient CO2 electrochemical reduction in strong acids. This project aims to develop efficient CO2 electroreduction to multi-carbon products in strong acids, coupled with high CO2 utilisation. The key concept is to explore covalent organic framework functionalised catalysts to promote multi-carbon formation in acidic local condition. This project expects to generate new knowledge in catalyst microenvironment control. Expected outcomes include a new class of composite electrocatalysts, an in-depth understanding of acidic CO2 reduction mechanism, and a demonstration of practically viable electrolyser prototypes. This should provide significant benefits such as advancing Australia's CO2 capture and utilisation and accelerating the transformation of its energy industry to achieve net zero emission.. Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 4016 - Materials Engineering. Lead: Dr Yong Zhao