Objectives

1

To design, develop and optimise novel hybrid photocatalysts and their innovative bio-sourced porous support – frustules – for CO2 conversion into energy-rich C2+ species.

2

To design and build a novel photocatalytic reactor and develop and integrate selective and stable photocathodes for multielectron CO2 reduction in Photoelectrochemical Cells experiments.

3

To engineer the DESIRED fuel production system, validate solar fuel production at a laboratory (TRL 4) under simulated and real sunlight conditions, characterise and evaluate the solar fuels, and conduct technology transferability studies.

4

To assess the environmental, social, and economic implications of the technologies developed in DESIRED through integrated life cycle sustainability assessment.

5

To maximise the impact of the project through wide dissemination, communication, exploitation, and standardisation actions.