Unlocking CCU Potential Through Electrochemistry 

Electrochemistry is rapidly emerging as a key technology for Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU), offering a sustainable route to transform CO₂ emissions into a valuable resource for the chemical and materials industry. Many valuable chemicals or fuels can be produced from electrochemistry: CO, methane, methanol, formic acid, ethane, ethanol, ethylene, oxalic acid and other hydrocarbons. The development of electrocatalytic CO₂reduction is progressing, with much interest in commodity chemicals such as ethylene to break down barriers to market entry. This innovative approach promises not only to mitigate climate change but also to reduce industries' dependence on fossil resources, driving a significant shift towards global sustainability goals. 

The EU-funded WaterProof project invites researchers and industry stakeholders to an insightful webinar on 25 March 2025, from 13:00 to 14:30 CET. This event will showcase the latest advancements in electrochemical CO₂ conversion and their potential to transform entire industries by making chemical production more sustainable.

The webinar will feature presentations from leading experts:

• Patrick Löb (Fraunhofer IMM): Flow reactors for the electrochemical CO₂ reduction to formate / formic acid and beyond
• Brian Rawls (Avantium/Volta): Exploration of electrochemical production of CO₂-based polyesters and chemicals, and introduction of the WaterProof project's technology for electrochemical CO₂ conversion into formic acid.
• Danny Hellebusch (Twelve): Demonstration of Twelve's revolutionary “industrial photosynthesis” technology, which Twelve has successfully scaled up to transform CO₂ into products ranging from sustainable aviation fuel to car components.

The webinar offers a unique opportunity to engage with leading experts and gain valuable insights into the future of electrochemistry in CCU.

For more information on the WaterProof project, visit https://waterproof-project.eu.

WaterProof is Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Health and Digital Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Source: Waterproof project, press release, 2025-02-19.