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<h3>Electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction</h3>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Abstract</span> :</strong></p>
<p>There has been a tremendous increase in emission of greenhouse gases over the past few years.<sup>1</sup> The major reason for this is the dependence on non-renewable resources for meeting the world’s energy demand. The largest component of the greenhouse gases that is emitted is <sub>.</sub><sup>2</sup> In my presentation, I will discuss about two different approaches that are being evaluated in our lab to mitigate  levels.</p>
<p>First part of my talk will focus on formation of an electrolyser wherein two different electrochemical half reactions are performed, in unison, using similar reaction conditions (temperature, pH, chemical nature of electrolyte) to allow not only the reduction of  but also allow the production of industrially important chemical: .  Second part of the talk will focus on improving the selectivity of new catalyst by taking inspiration from nature. I will discuss the formation of an interesting new COF and the introduction of functionalities in the catalyst such that it becomes more selective towards  as compared to other gases present in the environment.</p>
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<li>Data from United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2018. Available online: <a href="https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions">https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions</a> overview-greenhouse-gases</li>
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<li><em>Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Outlook </em><strong>2013, </strong><a href="http://www.eia.gov/forecasts/aeo/er/pdf/appa.pdf">http://www.eia.gov/forecasts/aeo/er/pdf/appa.pdf </a><em>and </em><a href="http://www.eia.gov/forecasts/aeo/er/pdf/tbla17">http://www.eia.gov/forecasts/aeo/er/pdf/tbla17.</a> pdf</li>
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