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Use of hydrogen as a raw material
Maturity Level
Development Level
Laboratory
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Prototype
Electrolysers with gas diffusion electrodes for CO2 reduction
Entity:
Electrolysers with gas diffusion electrodes (GDE) are advanced electrochemical devices designed to efficiently convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) into valuable products. In this technology, the manufacture of porous electrodes that facilitate the diffusion of CO₂ to the catalyst is critical to obtain competitive efficiencies. These catalysts, often composed of noble metals or specific catalytic materials, are developed for the electrochemical reduction of CO₂ into molecules such as carbon monoxide (CO), methanol, ethanol, ethylene and other hydrocarbons. This technology offers high energy efficiency, higher selectivity and is scalable for industrial applications.
Challenges met
- Integration with renewable energies.
- Transition to a circular and low-carbon economy.
- Production of sustainable raw materials and fuels.
Scope of application
- Energy industry – More sustainable energy production and less dependence on fossil fuels.
- Chemical Industry – Raw material that can be used in various industrial applications.
- Energy storage – Effectively storing renewable energy.
Main publications
- Alarcón, T. Andreu, and C. Ponce de León, “CeO2 -promoted Cu2O-based catalyst sprayed on the gas diffusion layer for the electroreduction of carbon dioxide to ethylene,” Mater Adv, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA01009K
- M. Amazian, T. Andreu, M. Sarret. “Enhancing Selectivity of Au-Based Catalysts for CO2 Electroreduction in Chloride Electrolyte.” Proceedings of MATSUS Spring 2024 Conference (MATSUS24). https://doi.org/10.29363/nanoge.matsus.2024.133
Related projects
- REPLAY: Electrifying industry: ethylene production (CNS2022-135235)
- Towards a decarbonized chemical industry: enhancing the performance of Cu oxide nanocatalysts in carbon dioxide electrolyzers (2023 CLIMA 00011)











