Project description
Plasma catalysis for sustainable methane valorisation
Addressing climate change involves reducing emissions and energy consumption in the chemical industry. One promising avenue involves rethinking how we convert basic molecules like methane into valuable products. Methane is usually considered waste but could instead become a resource for sustainable manufacturing. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the PRIME LEAP project brings together academic and industrial expertise to train a new generation of scientists in this transformation. The key objective is to equip doctoral candidates with cross-disciplinary expertise to drive innovation in plasma chemistry and catalysis and enable efficient conversion of methane to useful chemicals.
Objective
PRIME LEAP tackles the grand challenge of advancing sustainable, efficient, and electrified chemical processes by focusing on the conversion of methane, a primary component of natural gas and a by-product of steam cracking, into a diverse portfolio of value-added chemicals through synergic plasma and catalysis technologies. Current progress in this sector is hindered by a shortage of trained engineers and scientists capable of designing intensified chemical processes that integrate innovative approaches such as plasma chemistry and advanced catalysis. PRIME LEAP seeks to bridge this gap by fostering a new generation of experts equipped to drive these transformative advancements and address the critical needs of the chemical sector.
The project integrates cutting-edge plasma technologies, single-atom catalysts, data-driven intelligent process control, and life cycle assessment to equip doctoral candidates (DCs) with deep technical knowledge and cross-disciplinary expertise in plasma physics, chemical catalysis, methane activation, and process integration and optimization, enabling them to develop and implement next-generation methane-to-chemicals technologies. Through this multidisciplinary approach, that brings together leading academic institutions, research centers, and industrial partners, PRIME LEAP aims to cultivate a cohort of skilled professionals who can develop next-generation process intensification solutions and address the challenges of resource efficiency and carbon neutrality in the chemical industry.
Overall, PRIME LEAP supports the transition toward greener, more efficient chemical methods and the project aligns with the EU’s climate goals to enhance resilience and innovation in the process industry.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
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- natural sciences physical sciences plasma physics
- engineering and technology environmental engineering energy and fuels synthetic fuels
- natural sciences chemical sciences catalysis
- engineering and technology chemical engineering chemical process engineering
- natural sciences chemical sciences organic chemistry aliphatic compounds
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Programme(s)
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-DN - HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks
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Call for proposal
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2024-DN-01
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20133 Milano
Italy
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