Accelerating CO2 electrochemical conversion towards industrial implementation
Doris Segets, Corina Andronescu, Ulf‐Peter Apfel
Abstract
The electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide by means of renewable electricity holds great promise. However, despite significant progress in current literature, there remains a significant gap between fundamental research and the industrial demands to establish new disruptive technologies in real world applications. This gap primarily arises from a mismatch between performance parameters and requirements in both areas, leading to significant challenges in technology transfer. We herein suggest pathways to bridge this gap and outline current limitations in the field, proposing key parameters and procedures towards accelerated and streamlined technology development. Despite significant progress in CO2 conversion field, there remains a significant gap between fundamental research and the industrial demands. This Comment discusses key performance parameters for industrial applications and outlines current limitations in the field.