Photoelectrochemical (PEC) CO2 Direct Air Capture and Conversion
Advancing solar-driven CO₂ capture technologies, this research promotes the use of renewable energy for carbon removal using Photoelectrochemical (PEC) systems, offering a sustainable and efficient approach for CO₂ capture and release. We explore the potential of redox-active materials in PEC systems, focusing on both molecular and system design. Our goal is to enhance CO₂ binding affinity, thereby increasing capture capacities and improving system stability. This work leverages solar energy in a sustainable aqueous environment to optimize PEC systems for more effective and scalable CO₂ removal.
Our approach focuses on designing novel Photosynthesizer-based materials that enable high-capacity CO2 direct air capture through photoelectrochemical reactions. We aim to develop scalable and energy-efficient PEC systems, optimize reaction mechanisms, and explore how molecular structures can enhance the efficiency and capacity of CO2 capture, contributing to the advancement of sustainable carbon capture technologies.