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Electrochemical carbon capture and conversion for clean chemical futures (Australia Japan Innovation Fund (AJIF) 2025-26 Grant Program) (2026-2027)

Abstract

Carbon dioxide emissions continue to be a significant global challenge. Even with the expansion of renewable energy, using green fuels, and new efficient technologies, large amounts of carbon dioxide continue to be released. Hence, finding ways to capture and use this carbon dioxide is globally critical. This project brings together Australian and Japanese researchers to integrate electrochemical carbon dioxide capture with its conversion into formic acid, a valuable industrial chemical and hydrogen carrier. By testing this integrated approach, the project will generate data needed for scale-up, train early-career researchers, and support future Australia-Japan clean energy partnerships, all for emission-free economies.

Experts

Professor Xiwang Zhang

Centre Director of Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Green Electrochemical Transf
ARC COE for Green Electrochemical Transformation of Carbon Dioxide
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Centre Director of Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation
Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Endowed Chair in Sustainable Engineering and Director, Dow Centre
School of Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Xiwang Zhang
Xiwang Zhang

Dr Mike Tebyetekerwa

ARC DECRA
School of Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Affiliate of Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation
Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Mike Tebyetekerwa
Mike Tebyetekerwa

Dr Kaige Sun

Affiliate of Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation
Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
School of Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Kaige Sun
Kaige Sun