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Young researchers in WASTE2H2 | Interview with Andrea Rojas

From FAU to CIC energiGUNE: Henning Früchtenicht’s journey within WASTE2H2

Henning Früchtenicht, Master’s student at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, is currently carrying out a research stay at CIC energiGUNE within the WASTE2H2 project. In this interview, he shares his experience working in an international research environment, his interest in sustainable chemical technologies, and his perspective on the role that catalysis and hydrogen production can play in advancing a more circular and sustainable future.

Behind the WASTE2H2 Project #3 | Asier Agrelo (CIC energiGUNE)

In this interview, Asier Agrelo-Lestón, postdoctoral researcher at CIC energiGUNE and member of the WASTE2H2 project, shares his scientific background, research motivations, and perspective on developing catalytic systems for sustainable hydrogen production. He reflects on the role of waste valorisation within a circular energy framework and on how collaboration and fundamental understanding are key to translating research into practical solutions.

WASTE2H2 establishes an Advisory Board with leading companies to boost the transformation of plastic waste in clean hydrogen

Moeve, Nalón Innova, Urbaser and Thales Group will join the new Advisory Board of the European project WASTE2H2, led by CIC energiGUNE and funded by the European Commission’s EIC Pathfinder Open programme. The initiative aims to convert plastic waste into clean hydrogen and net-zero materials.

Behind the WASTE2H2 Project #2 | Ander Centeno (CIC energiGUNE)

Plastic waste is one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time — but what if we could transform it into a valuable energy source? That’s the ambition driving the WASTE2H2 project: converting plastic waste into clean hydrogen through innovative catalytic and microwave-assisted processes.

Through this interview series, we aim to explore the personal insights of the researchers involved in WASTE2H2, their multidisciplinary contributions, and how their work is shaping the future of sustainable hydrogen production from waste.

In this second episode, we speak with Ander Centeno from CIC energiGUNE, who explains how evaluating the stability of ionic liquids and catalytic systems is key to identifying the most effective solutions for converting plastic waste into hydrogen.

Behind the WASTE2H2 Project #1 | Jian Xian Lian (CIC energiGUNE)

Plastic waste is one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time — but what if we could transform it into a valuable energy source? That’s the ambition driving the WASTE2H2 project: converting plastic waste into clean hydrogen through innovative catalytic and microwave-assisted processes.

Through this interview series, we aim to explore the personal insights of the researchers involved in WASTE2H2, their multidisciplinary contributions, and how their work is shaping the future of sustainable hydrogen production from waste.

In this first episode, we speak with Jian Xian Lian from CIC energiGUNE, who shares how advanced molecular modelling is accelerating the selection of ionic liquids, making the process faster, smarter, and more cost-effective.

Young Researchers Driving Innovation: Mahnoor Riaz

As part of WASTE2H2’s mission to develop innovative pathways for sustainable hydrogen production, three PhD students are actively contributing to the project’s scientific and technological progress.

Working across different work packages and institutions, they bring fresh perspectives, energy, and dedication to key areas such as plastic valorization, catalytic systems, and process optimization.

Through this series, we introduce their research focus, challenges, and personal insights as they help shape the future of green hydrogen.

Young Researchers Driving Innovation: Kevin Bürner

As part of WASTE2H2’s mission to develop innovative pathways for sustainable hydrogen production, three PhD students are actively contributing to the project’s scientific and technological progress.

Working across different work packages and institutions, they bring fresh perspectives, energy, and dedication to key areas such as plastic valorization, catalytic systems, and process optimization.

Through this series, we introduce their research focus, challenges, and personal insights as they help shape the future of green hydrogen.

Young Researchers Driving Innovation: Romain Torlotin

As part of WASTE2H2’s mission to develop innovative pathways for sustainable hydrogen production, three PhD students are actively contributing to the project’s scientific and technological progress.

Working across different work packages and institutions, they bring fresh perspectives, energy, and dedication to key areas such as plastic valorization, catalytic systems, and process optimization.

Through this series, we introduce their research focus, challenges, and personal insights as they help shape the future of green hydrogen.