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We fabricate membrane electrode assembly (MEA) electrolyzer for the direct electroconversion of CO2.

E-ETHYLENE develops advanced cathode catalysts for the electro-conversion of CO2 to either ethylene or carbon monoxide with state-of-the-art selectivity.

Our catalysts are based on transition metals, free of noble metals.

What is a MEA electrolyzer?

A Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) cell for CO2 electrolysis is an advanced system designed to convert carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals, such as ethylene, using renewable electricity. The MEA consists of a gas diffusion electrode at the cathode, where CO2 is introduced in the gas phase, and a water oxidation reaction occurring at the anode. Between the electrodes, a solid electrolyte membrane facilitates the movement of ions, while keeping the reactants and products separate. This zero-gap design improves energy efficiency and scalability, making it an ideal platform for industrial applications in sustainable chemical production.

Context

Scientific papers

Y. Zhang, K. Qi, J. Li, B. A Karamoko, L. Lajaunie, F. Godiard, E. Oliviero, X. Cui, Y. Wang, Y. Zhang, H. Wu, W. Wang & D.Voiry, ACS Catalysis, 2021, 11, 20, 12701–12711 [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.1c03231]

H. Wu, A. Singh-Morgan, K. Qi, Z. Zeng, V. Mougel*, D. Voiry*
ACS Catalysis, 2023, 13, 319–33 [DOI:110.1021/acscatal.3c00201]

Y. Zhang, K. Qi, P. Lyu, E. Petit, H. Wu, W. Wang, J. Ma, Y. Wang, C. Salameh & D. Voiry
ACS Nano, 2024, 18, 17483–1749 [DOI:10.1021/acsnano.3c12662]

H. Wu, J. Li, K. Qi, Y. Zhang, E. Petit, W. Wang, V. Flaud, N. Onofrio, B. Rebiere, L. Huang, C. Salameh, L. Lajaunie, P. Miele & D.Voiry,  Nature Communications, 2021, 12, 7210 [DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-27456-5]

K. Qi, Y. Zhang, J. Li, C. Charmette, M. Ramonda, X. Cui, Y. Wang, Y. Zhang, H. Wu, W. Wang, X. Zhang & D. Voiry, ACS Nano, 2021, 15, 4, 7682–7693 [DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c01281]

H. Wu, L. Huang, J. Timoshenko, K. Qi, W. Wang, J. Liu, Y. Zhang, S. Yang, E. Petit, V. Flaud, J. Li, C. Salameh, P. Miele, L. Lajaunie, B. Roldán Cuenya, D. Rao, D. Voiry*
Nature Energy, 2024, 9, 422–433 [DOI:10.1038/s41560-024-01461-6]

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