John Gilbertson

Western Washington University

Projects

Bimetallic Nanoparticle Catalysts Based on Copper for the Synthesis of Methanol from CO2 and H2.

Lead Institution

Western Washington University

Principal Investigator

John Gilbertson

Project type

Exploratory Research

Carbon dioxide is a known greenhouse gas and contributor to global warming, while methanol is a convenient chemical feedstock, H2 storage medium, and alternative fuel. The synthesis of methanol via…