Design and synthesis of bulk-active polymeric organic electrocatalysts for efficient electroorganic synthesis

Informations projet

PolyElectroCAT

N° de convention de subvention: 101116071

DOI

10.3030/101116071

Date de signature de la CE 2 Octobre 2023

Date de début 1 Février 2024

Date de fin 31 Janvier 2029

Financé au titre de

• European Research Council (ERC)

Coût total

€ 1 500 000,00

Contribution de l’UE

€ 1 500 000,00

Coordonné par

CHALMERS TEKNISKA HOGSKOLA AKTIEBOLAG
Sweden

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - PolyElectroCAT (Design and synthesis of bulk-active polymeric organic electrocatalysts for efficient electroorganic synthesis)

Période du rapport: 2024-02-01 au 2026-07-31

Résumé du contexte et des objectifs généraux du projet

The European Green Deal is the European Union’s roadmap to make Europe climate-neutral and resource-efficient. It includes making Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 (compared to 1990 levels). While some sectors, such as transportation, have made rapid progress towards decarbonization by deploying electric vehicles, the European chemical industry (>150 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year) lags behind in achieving its goals for a carbon-neutral future. One reason for the slower pace of decarbonization and the achievement of climate goals is the lack of carbon-neutral chemical processes to produce chemicals and materials at scale.
The ERC Starting Grant project PolyElectroCAT (101116071) develops new electrode materials for sustainable electrochemical synthesis, supporting the transition toward lower-carbon chemical manufacturing. The project focuses on designing and evaluating advanced electrode materials that enable chemical transformations driven by electricity. The research aims to establish a new class of electrode materials for electrosynthesis and to expand the capabilities of electrochemical processes beyond those achievable with conventional electrode technologies. By improving the efficiency and selectivity of electrically driven chemical reactions, the project seeks to contribute to more sustainable production methods with reduced environmental impact and lower waste generation. Overall, PolyElectroCAT is advancing fundamental knowledge and the development of materials for next-generation electrochemical manufacturing technologies.

Travail effectué depuis le début du projet jusqu’à la fin de la période considérée dans le rapport et principaux résultats atteints jusqu’à présent

Research activities were initiated across all project work packages. New electrode materials were designed, synthesized, and characterized, and their electrochemical properties were evaluated. Initial studies demonstrated that these materials can participate in targeted electrochemical transformations and show promise for use in sustainable electrochemical synthesis.

Progrès au-delà de l’état des connaissances et impact potentiel prévu (y compris l’impact socio-économique et les conséquences sociétales plus larges du projet jusqu’à présent)

The project has established key methodologies for materials development and electrochemical evaluation, providing a strong foundation for future work. Early results indicate that the developed electrode materials offer a promising platform for advancing electrosynthetic technologies and may enable improved efficiency and selectivity compared with conventional approaches.