Cao Thang Dinh
Innovating CO2 Conversion for a Sustainable Future
Dr. Cao Thang Dinh is leading transformative research aimed at tackling the pressing challenges of CO2 capture and conversion, crucial for achieving net-zero emissions in the chemical and energy sectors. His research program is dedicated to enhancing the energy efficiency and scalability of hydrocarbon fuel and chemical production through innovative CO2 conversion technologies. Central to Dr. Dinh鈥檚 approach as the Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals is the integration of simulation and modeling techniques with material design and system engineering. His work focuses on advancing electrode structures to overcome current density limitations, improving catalyst selectivity through surface engineering, and ensuring system stability via pulse electrolysis. These strategies are designed to optimize CO2 capture and utilization processes, making them more efficient and viable for large-scale applications.
The outcome of Dr. Dinh鈥檚 research has the potential to revolutionize the decarbonization of the chemical and energy industries, contributing significantly to the global transition towards net-zero emissions. His strategies include breaking the current density limitation, improving product selectivity, and tuning system stability. By developing proof-of-concept prototypes and deepening the scientific understanding of CO2 utilization, Dr. Dinh's work supports the growth of the CO2 capture and utilization industry, which is projected to expand substantially by 2050.