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Reference Number UKRI1159
Title Integration of a novel direct air CApTure And uTiLisation sYStem for rEnewable fuel production
Status Started
Energy Categories Hydrogen and Fuel Cells (Hydrogen, Hydrogen production) 50%;
Renewable Energy Sources (Other Renewables) 50%;
Research Types Basic and strategic applied research 100%
Science and Technology Fields ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 100%
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation Not Cross-cutting 100%
Principal Investigator ALEX Ibhadon
University of Hull
Award Type Standard
Funding Source EPSRC
Start Date 04 December 2024
End Date 04 December 2028
Duration 48 months
Total Grant Value £80,084
Industrial Sectors Unknown
Region Yorkshire & Humberside
Programme UKRI MSCA
 
Investigators Principal Investigator ALEX Ibhadon , University of Hull
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Abstract The proposed project, “CATALYSE”, will develop, and maintain long-term collaborations between Europe, China, South Africa, and Nigeria towards renewable dimethyl ether (DME) fuel production from CO2. This objective will be achieved through joint research in new process systems and material development in direct air capture (DAC) and utilization. This requires skills and knowledge in experimental study, process modelling, analysis and optimization, computational material design and catalysis which will be strengthened by the individual mobility of researchers between Europe and the participating countries. There are 14 partners involved in CATALYSE who are world-leading in their respective areas of which there are 3 industrial partners.  CATALYSE will start in January 2025 for 48 months. There will be 25 experienced and 32 early-stage researchers to participate in 330 person-month exchange visits. A total of €1.52m funding is requested to support the planned exchange activities. The European partners are experts in process modelling and optimisation, process intensification, computational material design, catalysis, and CO2 utilisation while the Chinese partners are experts in process intensification, green hydrogen production and DAC. The South African partners are experts in DAC and sustainability assessments while the Nigeria partners are experts in renewable energy and green  hydrogen production. Knowledge transfer and training will take place through the planned secondments.  We will generate at least 30 Journal publications and 30 conference papers. In addition, 2 Special Issues will be published in leading journals such as Applied Energy, 2 Workshops and 2 Special Sessions at major international conferences will be organised to disseminate project results
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