This prestigious event is part of the ECCSELLENT project (Development of ECCSEL-R.I. Italian facilities: User Access, Services, and Long-Term Sustainability), an initiative under Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), specifically Mission 4: Education and Research – Component 2: From Research to Business. It is funded by the European Union’s NextGenerationEU program, aiming to strengthen research infrastructure and foster innovation.

What to expect at CO₂Cat School 2025?

The school provides a comprehensive training experience for researchers and professionals working on CO₂ capture and utilisation (CCU), particularly in the development of alternative clean fuels using green catalytic technologies. Attendees will gain cutting-edge insights from leading experts, engage in hands-on laboratory experiences, and participate in collaborative teamwork exercises.

Programme highlights:

• Distinguished Lectures: The event features talks from world-class researchers, including:
  • Prof. Rosa Arrigo (University of Salford, UK) – Interfacial Chemistry in the Electrocatalytic Hydrogenation of CO₂ over C-Supported Cu-Based Systems.
  • Prof. Jingxiu Xie (University of Groningen, Netherlands) – Intensified CO₂ Conversion Processes in the Presence of Green H₂.
  • Prof. Marco Daturi (University of Caen Normandy, France) – In Situ and Operando IR Characterisation of Solid Catalysts for E-Fuel Production.
  • Prof. Alessandro Hugo Monteverde Videla (Politecnico di Torino, Italy) – Design of Catalytic Reactors for Effective CO₂ Utilisation.
    
    
• Hands-on Laboratory Sessions: Participants will work in teams to conduct experiments in four key areas:
  1. Hybrid Material Synthesis – Using additive manufacturing for CCU applications.
  2. Structural & Morphological Characterisation – Using SEM/TEM techniques.
  3. Operando FTIR Analysis – Monitoring CO₂ hydrogenation activity-selectivity patterns.
  4. Catalytic Performance Testing – Evaluating hybrid materials in plug flow reactor (PFR) conditions.

Interactive Team Challenges & Networking: The program includes group projects, a scientific competition, and a social dinner to foster collaboration among participants.

The CO₂Cat School is ideal for:

• Early-career researchers, PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows.
• Academics and industry professionals interested in CO₂ utilisation and sustainable fuel technologies.
• Experts in catalysis, chemistry, and material science looking to expand their knowledge in green fuel innovation.

For more details and to register, visit: www.co2catschool.com