The Eco2CO2 project aims at exploiting photo-electro-chemical (PEC) CO2 conversion route for the synthesis of methanol as a key intermediate for the production of eco-friendly fine chemicals. This will be applied in a lignocellulosic biorefinery.
Poroject Lead: Politecnico Di Torino
Region: Europe
Country: Italy
City/Town: Torino
Timeline Start - End: 2012-12-01 - 2016-05-31
Project Status: Completed
Project Budget: 4.0 €
Funding source: 73% EU FP7
Activities:
- Research (CCU)
- CCU
CO2 Source: Lignocellulosic biorefinery
CCU Tecnology Category: Utilization
Info On Utilization:
- Photochemical conversion
End TRL: 5
CO2 capture/Utilization:
Production Volume:
Product Categories:
- Polymers
- Chemicals
Specific Product(s): Methanol for fine chemicals (fragrances, flavourings, adhesives, monomers,..)
- Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya (IREC)
- Repsol
- SOLARONIX
- AVANTIUM
- Biochemtex SPA
- Chemistry Technological Centre of Catalunia
- European Research Institute of Catalysis
- TU DELFT