SFI HyBioSol

About HyBioSol

The aim of the HyBioSol project is to develop a first-of-a-kind carbon recycling technology in Ireland, contributing to achieve the ambitious target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. It will consist of a hybrid bio-photoelectrochemical cell, in which CO₂ will be converted into biofuels or platform chemicals at the cathode by exploiting the electric current generated by photoelectrochemical wastewater treatment at the anode. This will help carbon-intensive industries (e.g. from the agri-food, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and energy sector) to decarbonise their production and decrease the environmental impact of their wastewater, while generating a revenue stream. HyBioSol products can displace the fossil fuel-based counterparts currently used in the chemical and transportation sector, in line with national and European decarbonisation pathways.  Reducing the amount of CO₂ released to the atmosphere, as well as minimising the pollutants discharged to water bodies, will translate into benefits for the environment and population health, as well as economic advantages deriving from the improved green image of Irish industries.