Advanced Metal-Organic Framework-Nanofiber architectures for conversion of CO2 into hydrocarbons by solar light

Key question: Do hierachical porous Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) have the potential to revolutionize the photoelectrocatalytic reduction of CO2 towards high value hydrocarbons?

Key result: A novel concept with a photoactive MOF carbon nanofiber gas diffusion electrode that can efficiently harvest solar light and CO2 by direct conversion into valuable hydrocarbons (alcohols, ethylene).

Key impact: A cost efficient, upscalable technology that enables the use of carbon dioxide as a valuable resource rather than a pollutant/ green house gas.