Methanol is a versatile platform molecule for chemical production and can also serve as liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) for energy storage, while olefines are the most relevant building block of the petrochemical industry. The production of renewable methanol and olefines is critical to deliver a successful decarbonization transition, and several challenges remains to be addressed for the current catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation processes. This project aims to develop sustainable catalytic systems for CO2 hydrogenation processes to methanol and olefines using electrospun core-shell configurations and biomass-derived materials to enhance the efficiency and stability.

By utilizing captured CO2 and green hydrogen, the project seeks to address climate change challenges and promote a hydrogen-based economy. Additionally, life-cycle assessment studies will evaluate the environmental impacts of the developed catalytic systems compared to commercial counterparts, aiming for enhanced energy efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

• Prof. Dr. Lilia Sabantina (Projektleitung)

• Universität Malaga

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