Lee Group

Elevated levels of CO2 in our atmosphere are driving climate change, making it essential to capture and valorize CO2 both at its source and directly from air. In our group, we are developing electrochemical technologies that enable efficient CO2 capture and utilization. Powered by renewable electricity, our approach aims to replace current energy- and cost-intensive CO2 capture and carbon-positive chemical processes by electrifying the process.

Our scientific focus is to investigate electrochemical interfaces and reaction chemistry to leverage fundamental insights for designing reactor architectures that maximize yields of carbon-derived products. We offer scientific insights into how to take CO₂ from dilute stream and proof-of-concept prototypes showcasing this avenue along the path to decarbonization.

We aim to extend our approach to a range of chemistries in which electrochemical pathways offer significant potential. Examples include:

1. Electrocheimcal CO2 capture from ambient sources such as air or ocean

2. Integrated capture-and-upgrade of CO2 from CO2 absorbents

3. Electrochemical CO/CO2 reduction from its point sources