Oxford scientists have developed a novel metallic copper nanoparticle catalyst for syngas production at room temperature using sonochemical activation.
Features
Benefits
Sonocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide in water
Room temperature production of syngas (CO/H2) using water as source of H2
Uses accessible and economically viable layered double oxide catalyst
Produces both CO & H2 in situ
Produces CO with over 85% selectivity
Reactions under ambient conditions
Lower costs due to lower thermal requirements
Green/environmental production route to syngas
Use case for currently employed carbon dioxide sequestration techniques that capture CO2 in water
Low energy requirements of sonochemical reactor enables greener/renewable power sources