News/Events

"The digital model will be key to scaling up WASTE2H2 technology and assessing its commercial viability"

"Prospective application of LCC and LCA at low TRLs can enable technology developers to understand the implications of different design choices"

In this contribution, Prof. Dr. Martin Hartmann (FAU) highlights how the prospective application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Costing (LCC) at low TRLs can guide early-stage technology development. By identifying environmental impacts, cost drivers, and design trade-offs, LCA and LCC help avoid costly missteps and support more sustainable innovation pathways.

"Developing continuous microwave-assisted processes for clean hydrogen"

We spoke with Prof. Dr. Christophe Len (FRSC, Université de Technologie de Compiègne) to explore how i-CLeHS is developing microwave-assisted processes to convert plastic waste into clean hydrogen and valuable carbon materials.

"The biggest challenge is to be able to scale up production without losing yield or purity"

We spoke with Prof. Dr. Thomas Schubert (Managing Director & Founder of IOLITEC) and Dr. Boyan Iliev (Head of Custom Synthesis) to understand the challenges and strategies behind IL synthesis and scale-up.

"We aim to maximize efficiency with high catalytic activity and minimal energy input."

In this interview, Dr. Distaso explains the key factors guiding the selection of MO-NPs, the challenges of reproducibility and scalability, and how their approach aligns with the broader circular economy principles of WASTE2H2.

"Molecular modelling helps us predict how polymers interact with ionic liquids"

Mattia Felice Palermo, a researcher at CIC energiGUNE, explains how computational tools help optimize the project’s objectives.

Advancing Waste-to-Hydrogen Technologies: WASTE2H2 General Assembly at i-CLeHS, Chimie ParisTech

On February 13-14, 2025, the WASTE2H2 consortium convened at i-CLeHS, Chimie ParisTech - PSL (Paris, France) for its M12 General Assembly, marking a significant milestone in the project’s first year of research. Over two days of in-depth discussions, partners reviewed progress, addressed challenges, and aligned on the next steps for developing innovative ionic liquid-based catalytic systems for the sustainable conversion of plastic waste into clean hydrogen and decarbonized chemicals.

WASTE2H2: Transforming Waste into Clean Hydrogen for a Sustainable Future

The WASTE2H2 project is at the forefront of sustainable innovation, addressing critical environmental and energy challenges by converting waste into c…

"Ionic liquids play a key role in the catalytic system proposed in the WASTE2H2 project"

We spoke with Jonatan Perez, the leader of Work Package 2 in WASTE2H2, who shed light on how Ionic liquids contribute to enhancing catalytic performance, ensuring process efficiency, and supporting the overall sustainability of the technology.