Summary
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.
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.
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| Web resources: | https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/813393 |
| Start date: | 01-01-2019 |
| End date: | 31-12-2022 |
| Total budget - Public funding: | 3 826 209,82 Euro - 3 826 209,00 Euro |
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The main objective of the present ITN project is the formation of a new generation of experts in the subject of CO2valorization 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.
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CLOSEDCall topic
MSCA-ITN-2018Update Date
28-04-2024
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| SORBONNE UNIVERSITE (SU) (Coördinator)
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| AFS ENTWICKLUNGS + VERTRIEBS GMBH
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| AGENCIA ESTATAL CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS
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| AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE
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| CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (CNRS)
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| CLIMATE-KIC HOLDING BV
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| Eindhoven University of Technology
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| GSYF - EQUIPAMENTOS PARA ENERGIA, LDA
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| INNOPHYSICS BV
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| INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TECNICO
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| ITRE SRL
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| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC
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| SOLAYL
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| STICHTING NEDERLANDSE WETENSCHAPPELIJK ONDERZOEK INSTITUTEN (NWO-I)
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| THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL