Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Converting Carbon Solutions into Value-Added Chemicals Using a Bicarbonate Electrolyzer
Agreement Number:
951765
Agreement Value:
$486,778.00
Agreement Date:
May 1, 2020 - Apr 30, 2022
Description:
CO2 electrolysis is a promising means by which to: 1) utilize atmospheric waste CO2; and 2) store intermittent renewable energy by using electricity to convert captured CO2 into valuable fuels and chemicals. A key challenge associated with commercializing such technologies is that CO2 electrolyzers currently under development use a pure CO2 feedstock, which requires CO2 isolation from bicarbonate or carbonate capture solutions. This process is both energy-intensive and expensive, which impedes future commercialization. UBC’s approach to overcoming this challenge is to develop a bicarbonate electrolyzer that is capable of reducing aqueous bicarbonate solutions, thereby circumventing the need for pure CO2 feedstocks. Through the project described herein, the Berlinguette group (UBC), the NRC, and Carbon Engineering will collaborate to further materials development for bicarbonate electrolyzers, construct a model to predict champion material properties, build a test station with which to test electrolyzers at industrially-relevant conditions, and perform techno-economic and life-cycle assessments.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6T 1Z3
Reference Number:
172-2020-2021-Q1-951765
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108161779
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
The University of British Columbia
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver Quadra
Federal Riding Number:
59039
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences