Feasibility study of methanol synthesis by CO2 reduction towards a new electrolyser design

This thesis aimed to demonstrate the proof of concept for an innovative NETmix-based CO2 electrolyser device, designed to perform the electrolytic reduction of CO2 (eCO2R) into methanol, in collaboration with the LSRE-LCM research center at FEUP. In the initial phase, a conventional CO2 electrolyser was employed to gain a deeper understanding of how the electrocatalyst layer structure and properties influence device performance, while optimizing the operational conditions for methanol production via the eCO2R reaction. The NETmix technology was successfully integrated into a commercial flow cell, showcasing its potential for electrolytic methanol production.