Project Notice |
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| PNR | 66361 |
| Project Name | Low Temperature Membraneless Carbon Dioxide Electrolyzers for Low-Cost Production of Ethanol Under Dynamic Conditions |
| Project Detail | Columbia University will develop a membrane-free electrochemical reactor for converting carbon dioxide into ethanol. Most ion exchange membranes used in electrochemical reactors are susceptible to swelling and plasticization and can breakdown in certain conditions. By removing the membranes—and updating the electrode assembly to minimize cell resistance—Columbia’s reactor could spur a sustainable way to produce low-cost ethanol fuel using intermittent renewable energy. The main thrust of the project will be to incorporate the novel reactor into a wholistic system that operates at low temperatures, which are better suited for dynamic operation, to produce high-purity ethanol. |
| Funded By | Self-Funded |
| Sector | Energy & Power |
| Country | United States , All Region |
| Project Value | USD 4,275,542 |
Contact Information |
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| Company Name | Columbia University |
| Web Site | https://arpa-e.energy.gov/technologies/projects/low-temperature-membraneless-carbon-dioxide-electrolyzers-low-cost-production |
