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Bioanode-Integrated Urea Electrosynthesis via Rationally Engineered Dual-Atom Catalysts

Objective

The BIO-UREACT project aims to develop a dual-functional electrochemical system for sustainable urea production. At the cathode, rationally engineered bimetallic single-atom catalysts (bim-SACs) will drive the co-reduction of CO2 and NOₓ into urea, combining the high activity of platinum-group metals (PGMs) with the cost-efficiency of non-PGMs. Simultaneously, a microbial bioanode will oxidize organic pollutants in wastewater, enabling water purification while supplying anodic current to reduce the system’s overall energy demand. To optimize efficiency and selectivity, in-situ spectroscopic techniques will be employed to uncover the molecular mechanisms of C–N bond formation, guiding the rational design of advanced catalysts. By leveraging PGM/non-PGM synergy at the atomic scale, BIO-UREACT will enable efficient urea synthesis under ambient, low-voltage conditions, advancing the fundamental understanding of electrochemical processes and supporting the transition to a circular, low-carbon economy.

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Funding Scheme

HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships

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Call for proposal

(opens in new window) HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-TALENTS-01

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Coordinator

VILNIAUS UNIVERSITETAS
Net EU contribution
€ 196 976,16
Address
UNIVERSITETO G. 3
01513 Vilnius
Lithuania
Region
Lietuva Sostinės regionas Vilniaus apskritis
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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