In this project, ways to use CO2 in chemical processes as a replacement for oil are assessed. More specifically, electrolysis is used to convert CO2. The researchers have patented the electrocatalyst and formed a start-up company called RenewCO2.
Poroject Lead: Sintef
Region: Europe
Country: Norway
Timeline Start - End: 2014-01-01 - 2018-01-01
Project Status: Completed
Project Budget: 3000000.0 €
Funding source: Nano2021 Norway
Activities:
- Technology Infractructure (CCU)
- CCU
CO2 Source: Atmospheric CO2
CCU Tecnology Category: Utilization
Info On Utilization:
- Electrochemical conversion
CO2 capture/Utilization:
Production Volume:
Product Categories:
- Chemicals
Specific Product(s):
- Siw B. Fredriksen (Norner)
- Klaus J. Jens (Southeast Norway University College)
- Karl Petter Lillerud (Univ. of Oslo)
- Unni Olsbye (Univ. of Oslo)
- Mats Tilset (Univ. of Oslo)
- Richard H. Heyn (SINTEF)