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A team of researchers from China and New Zealand have <\/strong>developed a <\/strong>new electrolysis <\/strong>system<\/strong> that can convert CO2 into formic acid<\/strong> using enhanced electrolysis methods<\/strong>, according to a study (pdf)<\/a> published in Nature. The new tech could have implications for carbon capture and utilization and could also be used to help decarbonize carbon-intensive industries, the South China Morning Post<\/a> reported, citing an interview with the lead researcher Xia Baoyu.<\/p>\n

How does it work? <\/strong>The new method can directly convert CO2 into formic acid, a chemical used in agriculture and fuel cells. The electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide<\/a> \u2014 referred to as CO2RR \u2014 involves converting CO2 into reduced chemical compounds using electrical energy. The new system achieved a record performance of 93% efficiency with an ability to operate for 5k hours, which was a main challenge<\/a> for conventional conversion systems. <\/p>\n

What are the researchers doing differently?<\/strong> The new study engineered a proton-exchange membrane<\/a> (PEM) electrolyzer that facilitates the reaction that converts hydrogen molecules into protons at the anode while simultaneously producing formic acid from CO2 at the cathode, according to the research briefing<\/a>. This energy-efficient approach helps prevent the formation of harmful hydrogen peroxide during the process which could degrade or destroy the PEM. <\/p>\n

The study also uses recycled batteries in the process:<\/strong> Researchers found that using spent lead acid batteries (SLABs) to source the catalyst increased the efficiency and stability of the system while only providing a recycling opportunity. This catalyst is \u201cenvironmentally sustainable and can be industrially produced on kilogram and even ton scales,\u201d the briefing added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The new tech could have implications for carbon capture and could be used to help decarbonize carbon-intensive 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