Linköping University
Lizhou Fan
Research
My research focuses on electrocatalysis for renewable energy conversion. In particular, we use renewable electricity to transform CO₂, water, and biomass-derived feedstocks into fuels and chemicals—including green hydrogen, ethanol, ethylene, and other industrial building blocks—to reduce the rely on the fossil resource and carbon emission. Our work lies at the intersection of materials science, chemistry, and chemical engineering.
Sustainability aspects
The widespread use of fossil fuels has provided abundant energy to support modern society. However, it also contributes significantly to environmental problems through the emission of CO₂. At the same time, the world-wide increasing population and economic development continuously increase global energy demand. Our mission is to provide renewable energy solutions for next generations, reshape the carbon cycle, and contribute to low-carbon and sustainable future. To ensure an accurate assessment of the overall benefits and trade-offs, we incorporate life cycle assessments (LCAs) through the work of our collaborators.
Contact
Linköping University
Lizhou Fan
Assistant Professor
lizhou.fan@liu.se
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