The University of California Riverside (UCR) has created an innovative catalyst to be used in the conversion of CO2 and Methane (CH4) into synthetic gas. This gas can then be converted into methanol using existing conventional technology. The pathway is a thermochemical process similar to other technologies; however, it is unique in that the catalyst has a superior thermal stability comparatively.—a valuable fuel and intermediary chemical.
Poroject Lead: University of California Riverside
Region: North America
Country: United States
City/Town: Riverside
Timeline Start - End: -
Project Status: Completed
Project Budget: 421117.5 €
Funding source: +- 100% ERA (Alberta emissions reduction)
Activities:
- Research (CCU)
CO2 Source: N.A.
CCU Tecnology Category: Utilization
Info On Utilization:
- Chemical conversion
- Catalytic conversion
End TRL: 8
CO2 capture/Utilization:
Production Volume:
Product Categories:
- Fuels
- Chemicals
Specific Product(s): Methanol and catalysist for methanol formation
- University of California Riverside