Development of technologies for CO2 capture and conversion

🌱 **Introduction to "The Development of New Technologies for CO₂ Capture and Conversion"** Welcome to the **CO2MPRISE project** by ICCRAM at the University of Burgos, an innovative journey into the heart of carbon capture and conversion technology! This course is your gateway to understanding one of the most pressing challenges of our time: reducing CO₂ emissions. 🌍 👉 **What is CO2MPRISE?** CO2MPRISE stands for "CO2 absorbing Materials Project RISE" and it's a groundbreaking research initiative aimed at developing inexpensive, effective, and robust solutions to significantly reduce CO₂ from industries and civil transport. This project is not just a scientific endeavor; it's a **key pillar of the HORIZON 2020 program** and represents a major challenge for the scientific community in the coming decade. 🔬 **Project Objectives:** The CO2MPRISE project brings together experts from various sectors to explore cutting-edge technologies in the field of CO₂ capture and conversion. The project's scientific and technical objectives include: - **Olivine-based Materials**: Converting carbon dioxide to methane and testing its practical potential. - **Photocatalytic Reduction**: Utilizing solar radiation to reduce CO₂. - **Metal-Hydrides**: Efficient conversion of CO₂ to hydrocarbons in the Fisher-Tropsch reaction, with a focus on using mechano-chemical input. - **Solid Sorbent Membranes**: Development of cost-effective, free-metal solid sorbent membranes using materials like multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) and graphene. 🤝 **Collaborative Effort:** CO2MPRISE aspires to achieve these ambitious goals through a solid knowledge foundation, fostering cross-sector collaboration between research centers, industry, and academia. The project will offer training, workshops, and seminars to ensure all partners acquire essential skills in technical aspects, social challenges, and market capacity. 📚 **Learning Through MOOC:** This MOOC is designed to be an interactive learning experience, featuring informative videos complemented by additional resources such as abstracts, quizzes, and recommended literature. Each module has been carefully crafted by experts in the field, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered. 📅 **Course Structure:** The MOOC's content mirrors the activities implemented in the CO2MPRISE project, with a focus on presenting the various issues, challenges, questions, and problems open for scientific and technological investigation related to CO₂. The course will guide you through each step of the process, from the initial research to potential market introduction. 🤝 **International Collaboration:** The project also includes staff exchanges with partners across the globe, further enriching the collaborative spirit of the initiative. This global approach ensures a diverse and comprehensive understanding of the challenges and solutions in CO₂ capture and conversion technology. **Funding & Support:** The CO2MPRISE project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 Programme under grant agreement no 734873, demonstrating its importance and the confidence placed in its potential impact. Join us on this transformative journey to explore and innovate in the field of CO₂ capture and conversion. Together, we can contribute to a more sustainable future. Enroll now and be part of the solution! 💚