Research Triangle Institute (RTI) is partnering with LyondellBasell (LYB) and Saudi Aramco to advance their novel catalytic process for the utilization of carbon dioxide (CO₂) as a feedstock and oxidant for chemical production. The catalytic process reacts CO₂ with ethylene to produce valuable chemical industry feedstocks (ethylene oxide [EtO] and carbon monoxide) with lower energy requirements than conventional EtO production processes. The mixed metal oxide catalysts developed will be characterized and optimized to maximize EtO yield and selectivity for production. Long-term stability of the best-performing refined catalyst will be evaluated. Additionally, the existing CO₂-EtO catalysts will be modified to formulate new catalysts for converting CO₂ to another high-value chemical, propylene oxide (PO), in an analogous process. The modified catalysts will be screened for PO production and the most promising catalyst will be tested at lab-scale to evaluate PO yield. The research partners will participate in the development of Aspen models for both catalytic processes, assessment of the catalysts, and assist in development of techno-economic analyses based on the models.