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Project Code [2009-PhD-ET-5]
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Project title
Fixation, Storage and Activation of CO2 using Iminodiacetic Acid-Based Coordination Complexes
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD)
Lead Applicant
Wolfgang Schmitt
Project Abstract
This proposal addresses the question of how coordination complexes can be used as catalysts promoting photocatalytic CO2 reductions in the presence of suitable photosensitizers. We will optimise CO2 fixation rates and activity by varying ligands and metal ions of the complexes, which operate in solution as homogenous catalysts. A second aspect of the work investigates the solid state structures and CO2 storage capacity of selected complexes that self assemble into porous networks with extraordinary surface areas. CO2 storage materials are of industrial interest and the CO2 activations in solid state systems are complementary to our solution studies.
Grant Approved
�93,148.00
Research Hub
Green and Circular Economy
Research Theme
Waste and Resources Management
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/10/2013