Neutron imaging reveals optimization potential for CO₂ conversion
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 11:34
in Physics & Chemistry
The environmentally harmful greenhouse gas carbon dioxide, or CO₂ for short, can be converted into valuable chemical products such as carbon monoxide (CO) or ethanol by means of electrochemical reduction—electrolysis. These can be used as raw materials for industry or for the sustainable provision of energy. However, a key obstacle to the long-term stability of this technology is the water and salt management within the electrolytic cell in which the chemical reaction takes place.