CONDOR
is a project funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme
coordinated by the University of Bologna, Italy
CONDOR is aimed at the production of fuels by using carbon dioxide (CO2) as feedstock and sunlight as the sole energy source. The project proposes a photosynthetic device made of two compartments (a) a photoelectrochemical cell that splits water and CO2 and generates oxygen and syngas, a mixture of H2 and CO; (b) a (photo)reactor that converts syngas into methanol and dimethylether (DME), via bi-functional heterogeneous catalysts. The final target is a full photosynthetic device with 8% solar-to-syngas and 6% solar-to-DME efficiencies with three-months continuous outdoor operation. The process will contribute to the decarbonization of the economy, curtailing our dependence on fossil fuels as sources of carbon. The overall system will have a low-environmental impact, thanks to the use of earth abundant elements in catalyst/electrodes and of low energy/low temperature routes for their production.
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New research article on highly efficient photoanodic material
23.10.2024
We are glad to announce the publication of a new research article in Advanced Optical Materials titl
CONDOR Final Conference and Consortium Meeting – A Notable Conclusion in Bologna
17.10.2024
On October 14-15, 2024, in Bologna, Italy, the CONDOR Final Conference and Consortium Meeting took p
Explore the Full Agenda for CONDOR Final Conference: “From Sunlight to Molecules” – October 14-15, Bologna, Italy
12.09.2024
We are excited to announce details of the CONDOR Final Conference, titled “From Sunlight to Molecu
Save the date: CONDOR Final Conference “From Sunlight to Molecules”,14-15 October 2024, Bologna, Italy (updated)
24.07.2024
Join us for the CONDOR Final Conference “From Sunlight to Molecules” in Bologna, Italy!