For example, formic acid and its salts have been obtained on tin cathodes with current efficiencies above 80%, at industrially relevant conditions. ERC Development to Date
from 10Q posted 6/15/17
Current efficiencies exceeding 80% have also been obtained on proprietary silver cathodes for carbon monoxide, the key constituent of syngas.
Apparently, Trudeau thought it was important enough to pass it on to the Honorable Catherine McKenna, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, to look into Mantra Energy Alternative further.