CO₂ is a climate disruptor. Can chemistry help?
- Auteur
- Jun 27
- 1 min read
Updated: 7 days ago
The POWER CO₂ Days September 7 - 9 in Lyon
Day 1 - first part: Opening and Visions of the Field
Can we efficiently convert carbon dioxide into hydrocarbons and alcohols using renewable energy
That’s exactly the core question we are tackling in our upcoming session. We are thrilled to announce a powerhouse lineup diving into CO₂ valorisation and utilisation of renewable energies
🎤 The Lineup:
• Welcoming Session: by Alessandra Quadrelli, Scientific coordinator of POWERCO2, one of the largest #PEPR research project around #CO2 conversion
• Opening Remarks: by Fabrice Lemoine, Director of French National research program and equipment for Industry Decarbonisation PEPR SPLEEN
• Plenary Session: featuring Prof. Marc Fontecave (Collège de France)
Plenary Spotlight: “The Electroreduction of CO2 to hydrocarbons and alcohols: challenges”
Converting carbon dioxide using renewable electricity is an attractive strategy for storing clean energy and utilizing CO₂ as a raw carbon feedstock. However, despite two decades of extensive global research, critical hurdles remain—namely reaction selectivity, carbonate formation, and carbon loss.
During his plenary lecture, Prof. Fontecave will explore these challenges and present potential solutions, sharing insights from his ongoing, industry-partnered research at the Collège de France.
Will you be joining the conversation on CO2 conversion with renewable energy? Let us know in the comments! 👇
Comments