University of Queensland produce green chemicals from CO2, water and electricity

In Australia, University of Queensland researchers have developed a new method to produce industrial chemicals commonly used in agriculture, textiles and pharmaceuticals with only carbon dioxide (CO₂), water and electricity.

The first-of-its-kind electrochemical generator offers high‑emissions industries a safer and more environmentally friendly pathway to convert waste CO₂ into useful products, while reducing the need for fossil-fuel‑based chemical manufacturing. The generator is powered by electricity and requires only water and captured carbon dioxide to create formate, the base compound for formic acid.

Tags: Australia, green chemicals, University of Queensland

Category: Research