Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP140102432]Researchers: Rose Amal (Chief Investigator) , Yijiao Jiang (Chief Investigator)
Brief description Assembling multi-functional nanocomposites for carbon dioxide reduction by hybrid catalytic and photochemical approach. The overall aim of this project is to assemble multi-functional nanocomposites for carbon dioxide reduction by an integrated catalytic and photocatalytic approach. The issues of impending depletion of fossil fuel resources and irreversible climate change due to carbon dioxide emissions have stimulated research for the sustainable utilisation of carbon dioxide. In situ spectroscopic studies combined with theoretical calculations will be used to elucidate the underlying reaction mechanisms of the synergistic effects of photon and thermal reduction of carbon dioxide . The success of the proposed project will allow the reduction of carbon dioxide, generate a cheap energy source in the form of environmentally benign hydrocarbons and close the carbon loop.
Funding Amount $395,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- ARC : DP140102432
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP140102432
