Welcome To
Flow Foundry Lab
@ Yonsei University
About Us
Electrochemical Flow Systems for Decarbonization
The Flow Foundry Lab at Yonsei University designs electrochemical flow systems that enable scalable carbon capture, conversion, and sustainable chemical manufacturing
Our research integrates porous materials, electrochemical engineering, and systems-level analysis to address fundamental transport limitations and translate laboratory performance into industrially relevant technologies.
Research Focus
Direct Air Capture
Direct Air Capture (DAC) is a process of extracting carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It allows the collection of historic emissions, potentially having the ability to reverse carbon dioxide concentrations to pre-industrial levels.
Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing
To meet the demand of chemical resources while minimizing environmental harm, innovative manufacturing methods should be introduced. Focusing on minimizing energy intensity and maximizing resource intensity can make manufacturing both efficient and sustainable.
"Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
Definition by the Brundtland Commission of the Overall Goal of Sustainable Development (1987)
Current Projects
Direct Air Capture Using Electrochemical Carbonate Ion Regenerator Flow System
This research utilizes a flow channel electrolyzer layered with a proton exchange membrane to regenerate hydroxide and hydrogen gas, thereby minimizing the energy and resource requirement for desorption.
Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis from Nitrite and Nitrate
TBD
Methanol Synthesis from Methane Gas
TBD