3DPILcat · Efficient CO2 capture and valorisation with 3D printed catalytic reactors
Horizon 2020 — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
- Duration
- 2021-11-01 → 2024-01-31
- EU contribution
- €172,932
- Participants
- 1
- Scheme
- MSCA-IF
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Results in brief
Efficient CO2 capture and valorisation with 3D printed catalytic reactors
Developing efficient and sustainable methodologies to transform CO2 into added value chemicals is an important strategy to decarbonize the chemical industry. The focus was the development of efficient methods for the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into cyclic carbonates, specifically utilizing 3D-printed reactors and innovative catalysts. The research addresses the challenge of finding sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches for CO2 utilization, with a focus on continuous-flow processes and mild conditions, staring from concentrated sources of CO2 until dilluted sources. Overall, these efforts align with broader societal goals of advancing green technologies and fostering sustainable development. By harnessing the potential of CO2 as a feedstock for chemical synthesis, researchers are not only contributing to the decarbonization of the chemical industry but also paving the way towards a more sustainable and resilient future. Moreover, these initiatives are in line with the sustainable objectives outlined by the European Union and other international entities, underscoring the global importance of such research endeavors in addressing climate change and promoting environmental stewardship. The main goal of the project was to crete efficient 3D printed device for reusde de carbon dioxide (CO2). Introducing a combination of electrochemical and thermocatalytic processes for more efficient and sustainable CO2 conversion. Opening new avenues for flow reactions, particularly in CO2 reuse, through modifications in reactor design or PIL formulation. Bridging the gap between research and industrial application, with a focus on practical implementation of the developed methods. List of publications related to the project: 1. Green Chem. 25, 23, 9934-9940 2. Journal of CO2 Utilization, 8, 102636. 3. ACS Materials Au. 2023, 3, 6, 576–583 4. ACS Sus. Chem. Eng. 2023, 11, 26, 9613–9619. 5. Catalysis Today, 114128. 6. Green Chem., 24, 3300 – 3308.
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Project objective
CO2 is the most abundant renewable carbon source in nature and considerate the major greenhouse gas. The development of carbon neutral processes plays a major role against climate change. Despite the large number of recent reports related to CO2 activation strategies, a viable solution with potential industrial applicability is lacking due to the harsh conditions or low productivities. Ideally, the CO2 should be captured and activated under mild conditions of pressure and temperature. The combination of optimal mixing and high throughput offered by flow chemistry and the ability of catalytic structured reactors to transform CO2 under mild conditions, offers great potential to overcome these limitations. Thus, 3D printing (3DP) techniques appears as a versatile method to fabricate catalytic flow devices with scaling up potential, due to their simple, flexible and adaptable features. Polymeric ionic liquids (PILs) emerged as an alternative to fabricate 3D multifunctional structures, with unique, synergistic catalytic and adsorbing abilities. The choice of MATERIAL, REACTOR ARCHITECTURE and the NATURE OF THE CATALYSTS plays an essential role in the efficient CO2 capture and utilization (CCU).3DPILcat will develop an extremely efficient, configurable, green and scalable protocol for the preparation of TAILORED AND STRUCTURED CATALYTIC DEVICES FOR CCU. The catalysts will be based in PIL co-polymers with CO2-philic moieties, which will capture CO2 at near atmospheric pressure and catalyse the conversion into cyclic carbonates from epoxides and olefins. Combined with a designed architecture obtained from 3DP methodology, the device will act as smart flow reactors highly active, selective and recyclable. The whole body of the structured devices will act as both adsorbent and catalytic agents, employing batch and flow conditions. For the 1st time the PIL, 3DP AND REACTOR ENGINEERING combination applied to CCU will be demonstrated, creating an innovative catalytic product.
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Participants
- UNIVERSITAT JAUME I DE CASTELLON · Castellon De La PlanaCoordinatorSpain
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