Transforming CO2 into formic acid, a liquid organic hydrogen carrier using solar energy (SUN2FA)
Exploration of the conversion of CO2 from formic acid
Project Insights
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€687,326
Total Project Costs -
4 yr
Project Duration -
2024
Year Funded
Project Description
Routes towards converting captured CO2 into useful chemicals/feedstocks or fuels and mitigating against anthropogenic climate change offers the opportunity to close the carbon loop. However, as CO2 is inherently stable there are considerable scientific challenges to overcome. In this proposal we will integrate new metal-organic photocatalysts and coat onto photocathodes for the conversion of CO2 into formic acid, a hydrogen storage reservoir. Hydrogen stored in formic acid (HCOOH) can be released on demand by decomposing formic acid. Despite the potential of renewable hydrogen, its widespread utilisation is limited by both hydrogen generation and storage technologies, and by safety concerns. Formic acid is one of the most promising hydrogen storage materials.
Project Details
Total Project Cost: €687,326
Funding Agency: SEAI
Year Funded: 2024
Lead Organisation: Dublin City University
Collaborators: Newcastle University (UK), University of Mass (Boston, USA)