Investigations on electrochemical CO2 reductions to formate

The project is experimental and focuses on the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide into formate or other valuable products (1,2). It involves the synthesis of metals/alloys, the fabrication of gas diffusion electrodes, and their evaluation in a novel two-/three-electrode system.

The experimental work will include the synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles. While the student is not required to have prior knowledge of electrochemistry, they are expected to develop expertise in advanced electroanalytical techniques and physical characterization methods during the project.

1. Al-Tamreh, S. A.; Ibrahim, M. H.; El-Naas, M. H.; Vaes, J.; Pant, D.; Benamor, A.; Amhamed, A. Electroreduction of Carbon Dioxide into Formate: A Comprehensive Review. ChemElectroChem 2021, 8 (17), 3207–3220. https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202100438.
2. Giri, S. D.; Mahajani, S. M.; Suresh, A. K.; Sarkar, A. Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 on Activated Copper: Influence of Surface Area. Materials Research Bulletin 2020, 123, 110702. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.materresbull.2019.110702.