Tag: ethylene

Germany researchers improving direct electrolysis of CO2 and hydrogen to ethylene

Germany researchers improving direct electrolysis of CO2 and hydrogen to ethylene

October 7, 2024 |

In Germany, work is being done on appropriate solutions in the project “H2-Reallabor Burghausen – ChemDelta Bavaria”. Since July 2024, Fraunhofer UMSICHT has been supporting the subproject “CO2 Direct Electrolysis to Green Ethylene (CODE)”, which is based there. Specifically, the scientists are developing a novel reactor for the efficient conversion of carbon dioxide to ethylene. […]

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University of Cincinnati engineers create more efficient way to convert CO2 into ethylene

University of Cincinnati engineers create more efficient way to convert CO2 into ethylene

February 22, 2024 |

In Ohio, engineers at the University of Cincinnati created a more efficient way of converting carbon dioxide into valuable products while simultaneously addressing climate change. The team found that a modified copper catalyst improves the electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide into ethylene, the key ingredient in plastic and a myriad of other uses. Ethylene has […]

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