Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP140102432

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP140102432

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

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.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 03-03-2014

End Date: 15-06-2018

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $395,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Chemical Engineering | Catalytic Process Engineering | Functional Materials | Nanoscale Characterisation

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Renewable Energy not elsewhere classified | Industrial Chemicals and Related Products not elsewhere classified | Management of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Energy Activities (excl. Electricity Generation) |

Other Keywords

Catalytic Process Engineering | Chemical Engineering | Functional Materials | Industrial Chemicals and Related Products not elsewhere classified | Management of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Energy Activities (excl. Electricity Generation) | Nanoscale Characterisation | Renewable Energy not elsewhere classified

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