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The ICCCU will be nodal for state-of-the-art research and application-oriented initiatives in the field of CCU, having close association with industries, government, and leading research institutes. The conference will act as a multi-disciplinary, collaboration, and capacity-building hub in the area of carbon capture, and utilization (CCU). The cross-disciplinary training through the ICCCU will develop a deep understanding and problem-oriented approach in next-generation researchers, working in different dimensions of CCUS.
Themes
Carbon Capture
Carbon Capture involves capturing CO₂ before it is released into the atmosphere, transporting it to the point of utilization. Alternatively, the captured CO₂ can be utilized in various industrial processes, such as enhanced oil recovery. This technology plays a significant role in mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Photo-Chemical Route
Photochemical CO₂ utilization involves using light energy to convert CO₂ into valuable chemicals and fuels. This process typically employs photocatalysts that absorb light and generate electron-hole pairs, which drive the reduction of CO₂. Products such as methanol, methane, and formic acid can be produced through this method. The efficiency of photochemical CO₂ conversion depends on the properties of the photocatalyst and the reaction conditions.
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Other Routes
CO₂ can be utilized by different ways like biological, radiochemical and a combination of different routes like Photo-electrochemical, photothermochemical, photobiochemical and other different combination of energy sources
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Electro-Chemical Route
Electrochemical CO₂ utilization involves converting CO₂ into valuable chemicals and fuels using electricity. This process typically occurs in an electrochemical cell where CO₂ is reduced at the cathode, producing products like carbon monoxide (CO), formic acid, methanol, and ethylene. The efficiency and selectivity of the conversion depend on the catalysts used and the operating conditions.
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Thermo-Chemical Route
Thermochemical CO₂ utilization involves converting CO₂ into valuable chemicals and fuels through high-temperature processes. This typically requires the use of catalysts to facilitate the reaction, overcoming the thermodynamic stability of CO₂. Common products include syngas (a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide), methanol, and hydrocarbons. These processes often involve reactions such as dry reforming of methane (DRM) and reverse water-gas shift (RWGS)
Translational Research on Carbon Utilization
Focuses on bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and real-world applications. This involves developing and optimizing technologies for capturing CO₂ from industrial emissions and converting it into valuable products.