CO2 to Propylene through Electrocatalyst and Electrolyte Engineering. This project aims to address the critical knowledge gap in sustainable chemistry regarding converting CO2 into propylene (CH2=CH-C

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CO2 to Propylene through Electrocatalyst and Electrolyte Engineering. This project aims to address the critical knowledge gap in sustainable chemistry regarding converting CO2 into propylene (CH2=CH-CH3; a valuable platform chemical) powered by renewable energy. Leveraging a combination of advanced molecular modelling for electrocatalyst/electrolyte prediction and experimental synthesis for performance testing, the project proposes a novel approach to enhance the C-C-C coupling, paving the way for the electrocatalytic conversion of CO2 to propylene. The outcome of this project is optimised electrocatalyst and electrolyte towards propylene production, thereby contributing significantly to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and advancing the field of green chemistry through electrocatalysis approaches.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 4018 - Nanotechnology. Lead: Prof Yan Jiao