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Plasma catalysis for CO2 recycling and green chemistry

Descrizione del progetto

Riciclaggio della CO2 e conversione in carburanti più ecologici grazie alla catalisi al plasma

Ridurre le emissioni di CO2 è fondamentale per rallentare i cambiamenti climatici, ma le riduzioni richiedono tempo per una miriade di ragioni. Catturare la CO2 emessa è un altro modo per ridurre le emissioni che raggiungono l’atmosfera e il riciclo di tale CO2 risulta un metodo ancora più efficiente. I plasmi freddi sono gas debolmente ionizzati con una piccola percentuale di elettroni altamente energetici che possono avviare reazioni chimiche con un apporto energetico minimo. L’abbinamento dei plasmi con i catalizzatori contribuirà ulteriormente a velocizzare la cinetica di reazione per superare gli ostacoli attuali. Grazie al sostegno del programma di azioni Marie Skłodowska-Curie, il progetto PIONEER sta sviluppando sistemi innovativi di accoppiamento plasma/catalisi per convertire la CO2 in idrogeno, metano, etanolo o metanolo.

Obiettivo

The main objective of the present ITN project is the formation of a new generation of experts in the subject of CO2
valorization using plasma-catalytic coupled processes. Plasma intensification of CO2 valorization processes, such as CO2
hydrogenation and dry reforming of methane, can greatly contribute to the stabilization of CO2 concentration in our
atmosphere through the production of synthetic fuels that will be involved in overall zero or near zero emission cycles. This
alternative utilization of yet C-based fuels will play an important role in our transition to a 100% renewable future. Chemical
and thermochemical CO2 valorization processes are hindered by very slow reaction kinetics. Catalysts are often used but,
most of the time, they either are not enough, or their utilization is not feasible under real operation conditions. The use of
plasmas in combination with a well-designed catalyst can turn this sluggish CO2 valorization processes feasible. There is
however a complete lack of knowledge about almost every aspect of this plasma-catalysis coupling. Research efforts will be
then directed towards the understanding of CO2 plasmas, their interaction with solid catalytic surfaces, the formation of
excited species and the fundamentals of the reaction mechanisms involved. Different plasmas and different catalysts are
needed. Novel reactor concepts need to be found. The PhD topics cover many different scientific disciplines: from the physics of plasmas to the physicochemical characterization of solid surfaces and catalysis. The students will be instructed in several fields, not only considering science but also other important skills, such as soft skills training, as well as specific
formation on managing, marketing and business skills along the duration of this project. To cloture this project a
European conference on Plasma Catalysis for CO2 Valorization and Green Chemistry is foreseen.

Coordinatore

SORBONNE UNIVERSITE
Contribution nette de l'UE
€ 274 802,04
Indirizzo
21 RUE DE L'ECOLE DE MEDECINE
75006 Paris
Francia

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Regione
Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris
Tipo di attività
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Collegamenti
Costo totale
€ 274 802,04

Partecipanti (11)

Partner (10)