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.

The meeting covered key technical work packages, including:

Selection, synthesis, and characterization of ionic liquids (ILs), integrating computational and experimental approaches to optimize their catalytic performance.
Development of IL-based catalytic systems, with updates on the latest results from FAU, i-CLeHS, and CIC energiGUNE.
Catalytic tests under microwave conditions, focusing on product formation and process efficiency.
Assessment and exploitation strategies, ensuring the scalability and industrial relevance of the project’s findings.
Project coordination and management, covering deliverables, milestones, and risk reporting.
Dissemination and communication actions, including data management strategies and the integration of project outputs into open-access platforms.

A key highlight of the event was the Advisory Board meeting, where external experts provided strategic insights to enhance the project´s impact. Additionally, participants had the opportunity to visit i-CLeHS’s research facilities, strengthening collaborations and fostering knowledge exchange.

The WASTE2H2 consortium extends its gratitude to i-CLeHS and Chimie ParisTech - PSL for hosting the General Assembly and to all project partners for their dedication. With a solid foundation established, the project continues to advance toward its goal of developing cutting-edge waste-to-hydrogen technologies that contribute to a circular and sustainable future.