Prof. Ager collaborates with Cambridge to unravel the complex reaction pathways in zero carbon fuel synthesis

MSE's own Prof. Joel W. Ager, working in collaboration with Cambridge-CARES in Singapore, has used proton transfer-reactiontime-of-flight mass spectrometry (PTR-TOF-MS) for the real-time detection of the intermediates and products of electrochemical CO₂ reduction. Using precise measurements of on onset potentials and the degree of ¹³C isotope discrimination, the eCO2EP team led by Prof. Ager was able to unravel some of the key steps in the complex reaction mechanism which produces C₂ and C₃ products. The work has been published in Nature Catalysis and is also discussed in a News and Views article(Mass Spec Live by Jack Baricuatro) and a Behind the Paper post. Other information can be found here.