A new hybrid catalyst for converting carbon dioxide into ethylene has been developed by Ames Laboratory, Iowa State University, University of Virginia, and Columbia University.
supports the world net-zero carbon initiative by using carbon dioxide recycling it as a feedstock for efficient ethylene production powered by electricity.
Ethylene is a commodity chemical used to manufacture a wide range of products from plastics to antifreeze. The large-scale production of ethylene is energy intensive and relies heavily on fossil resources. Electrocatalytic production of ethylene from COis emerging as a promising method. This new catalyst consists of only earth-abundant materials, such as nickel and copper, and requires less energy for chemical reaction.
But as noted, ethylene is a commodity chemical that is used by the thousands of tons almost everywhere. Yet a diversified supply looks like a good thing. For now, ethylene is hardly in short supply or particularly expensive. It will be interesting to see what is actually economically competitive and gets some market share.
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