Braskem teams with University of British Columbia to investigate electrochemical reactor use to produce methanol from CO

In Canada, Braskem announced a collaboration with the University of British Columbia (UBC) to explore the feasibility of using an electrochemical reactor to produce methanol from CO, an important intermediate that can be obtained from CO2 Capture and Conversion. The project, which will last one year, is fully funded by Braskem as part of its efforts to explore more sustainable production alternatives.

Methyl alcohol, commonly known as methanol, is vital for numerous industries and is currently obtained from non-renewable sources, such as coal and natural gas. The collaboration could provide a process that has a positive impact against climate change since the production of methanol from previously captured CO 2 has a potentially lower carbon footprint. Also, this product can be integrated into petrochemical industrial processes, through conversion into olefins and aromatics or its direct use as fuel, decreasing their carbon footprint.