WP1 Biomass gasification: More ongoing activities related to biomass gasification such as heat and energy integration, techno-economic analysis are happening. Different catalysts for biomass gasification and also using non-thermal plasma to promote tar reduction during biomass gasification have been carried out.
WP3 In-situ CO2 capture and conversion: Long-term stability test of the optimised catalysts/materials and process modelling of CO2 capture and conversion have been processed.
WP4 Energy efficiency enhancement: Models for biomass gasification with different heating exchange scenarios and thermochemical storage technology based on the reaction between CaO and CO2 have been developed.
WP5 Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment: Techno-economic analysis of biomass gasification integrating with CO2 capture and utilisation and energy and energy storage have been processed
WP6 Dissemination, exploitation, and communication: We organised and initiated International Conference on Carbon Capture Science and Technology (CCST), which will be an annual conference. Conferences and events related to International Association for Carbon Capture (IACC) have also been organised. IACC activities will be sustained after the completion of the project.
WP7 Project management: Key issues such as WP implementation, secondment, events, and financial aspects have been regularly discussed among project partners, in addition to new project applications (e.g. EU MSCA DN and Fellowship).
For scientific impact: So far, we have published around 70 academic papers with the standard of EU due to open Access requirements and the embargo period of journals. The published journals include Carbon Capture Science and Technology, Fuel, Separation Purification Technology, Chemical Communications, Energies and Catalysts. These journals are recognized by peers and have high academic impacts. The EU RISE funding is mentioned in the acknowledgement section of these papers, which plays an important role in publicity.
For economy and skills training impact: Current research advances show positive value for improving the industrial economy with high energy efficiency which can support job creation and promote the EU economy in the renewable energy sector. Based on relevant strategic decisions and policy formulation by EU policymakers and regulators, the project can expand skills training in the field of bioenergy.
For environment and society impact: The above academic studies aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions can have a positive impact on addressing climate change. For social impact, the project website has been visited thousands of times to improve the awareness of developing low-carbon technologies. A new charity organisation, International Association for Carbon Capture has been developed to promote environmental and society impact.
