Descrizione del progetto
Colmare le lacune nella ricerca sulle sostanze chimiche solari
Le sostanze chimiche solari iniziano a svolgere un ruolo sempre più importante quale fonte di energia ecologicamente sicura. Nonostante questo e la possibilità di sfruttarle a livello industriale e civile, il panorama industriale europeo è carente nella ricerca in questo ambito. Il progetto SOLAR2CHEM, finanziato dall’UE, mira a formare 15 nuovi ricercatori su progettazioni e tecniche all’avanguardia, con particolare attenzione alle scienze fisiche, per la ricerca di dispositivi ibridi in grado di creare sostanze chimiche solari. Essi terranno anche conto dell’impronta ambientale nella produzione e promuoveranno l’uso di sostanze chimiche solari sia nell’industria europea che nel settore privato.
Obiettivo
SOLAR2CHEM will train 15 early stage researchers to fill the existing gap in the European industrial landscape in the area of solar chemicals production and usage in technical, economic and policy aspects. The consortium is formed by 12 beneficiaries including 9 academic and 3 non-academic organisations plus 8 partner organisations to cover a full training programme on scientific, technical and personal development skills which will include secondments in current world leading countries (Japan, US, Australia) to gather the necessary knowledge and implement it in Europe. The main objectives of the programme are i) to train 15 ESRs in state of the art concepts and techniques, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary knowledge on physical sciences (chemistry, physics, materials science and engineering), providing communication, leadership, management skills and solid professional connections; ii) to advance knowledge on hybrid devices for solar chemicals production focussing on novel molecules and materials exceeding current efficiencies and selectivity, while considering the environmental footprint based on materials availability and manufacturing process. Special attention will be given to state of the art characterisation techniques and modelling; and iii) to cover the promotion of solar chemicals within policy-makers and stakeholders, and the development of the private sector through communication to the general public. Strong links with industrial partners and technology transfer offices will ensure that the existing gap is filled.
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MSCA-ITN - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Networks (ITN)Coordinatore
H91 Galway
Irlanda