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Studio e sperimentazione di sistemi di foto conversione con luce solare di CO2 in metanolo, da utilizzare come combustibile -FotoRiduCO2

Code PON01_02257

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Field/s	Energy, Environment and Ecology
Description	Photocatalysis is a natural phenomenon whereby a substance, called a photocatalyst, alters the speed of a chemical reaction through the action of light. By exploiting the energy of light, photocatalysts induce the formation of highly oxidizing reagents that can decompose some organic and inorganic substances present in the air. Photocatalysis is therefore an accelerator for oxidation processes that already exist in nature. Indeed, it promotes faster decomposition of pollutants and prevents them from accumulating on surfaces. The worsening of the level of pollution in urban areas has recently driven research towards the application of the capability of removing harmful substances occurring in the atmosphere. Photocatalysis thus provides an effective contribution to improving air quality. The purpose of this project is to obtain high-yield fuels, e.g. methanol, by catalytic photoreduction of CO2. CO2 reduction with H2 produced by water photoelectrolysis or reduction of CO2 under supercritical conditions is also proposed. The project will also investigate membrane-photocatalysis hybrid systems in which the membrane would play an active role in product separation. Furthermore, possible applications of reactor systems coupled with solar concentrators that, leading to a higher incident photon flux, would have better performance, will also be studied. The scope of the project involves environmental protection (reduction of CO2 emissions by transforming CO2) and energy recovery (production of methanol and methane) by coupling different technologies. The project stems from the idea of a possible application of heterogeneous photocatalysis coupled with other technologies - e.g. membrane and photo-electrochemical technologies - to convert large amounts of CO2 into CH3OH and CH4 and for their separation. Photo-electrochemical technology could be used to produce H2 for CO2 reduction. In recent years, heterogeneous photocatalysis has actually begun to establish in synthesis reactions (e.g. alcohols to aldehydes) as well as in the degradation of organic and inorganic species at gas-solid and liquid-solid interfaces. Large quantities of CO2 are presently released into the air by the cement manufacturing process. The project involves the conversion of CO2 into fuels, mainly methanol and / or methane, which could be used for power generation in the industrial sector. To this end, extraordinary efforts from both a chemical and engineering standpoint are needed. Indeed, the project includes not only the preparation of new formulations of doped photocatalysts, but also the modeling and assembly - on a laboratory scale - of photo-reactors possessing properties that make it easier to convert such a very stable molecule as CO2. Thus, the project addresses sustainable development issues by proposing innovative technologies for the recovery and subsequent conversion of carbon dioxide produced by cement manufacturing plants. The photocatalyst / membrane system integration will reduce CO2 emissions using a renewable energy source for reaction development on the one hand and lead to the formation of high value-added products of industrial interest as methanol and methane on the other. The presence of membranes will be crucial for the recovery of these products and, at the same time, for improving the reactor’s performance and increasing the process yield. The way the project is set up will allow assessing, over a three-year period, whether the CO2 conversion obtained at laboratory scale is such as to allow industrial scale-up in the future.
Total cost	5,015,004.00 euro
Public contribution		Total public contribution 3,675,518.70 euro NOP R&C contribution 3,462,135.30 euro PAC contribution 0.00 euro Contribution from other funds 213,383.40 euro
Distribution	Advancement of distribution in %	Total amount distributed 3,280,356.88 euro NOP R&C distributed amount 3,193,305.19 euro PAC distributed amount 0.00 euro Amount distributed with other funds 87,051.69 euro

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University	2
Small business	1
Public research organisation	1
Large business	1
Micro business	1
Total Beneficiaries	6

Università del Salento

Tax File Number: 80008870752
Unique Project Code: B81H11000920005
Location of financial commitments: Puglia

Type: University

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Presentation date	09/04/2010
Approval date	01/10/2014
Start of activity	Expected date 01/06/2011	Effective date 01/06/2011
End of activity	Expected date 30/11/2014	Effective date -
Total cost	338,966.00 euro
Public contribution	Total 288,121.10 euro	Eligible of NOP R&C 288,121.10 euro
Distribution	Total 288,121.10 euro	Amount of NOP R&C 288,121.10 euro Date of last distribution of NOP R&C -

Università degli studi di Palermo

Tax File Number: 80023730825
Unique Project Code: B71H11000740005
Location of financial commitments: Sicilia

Type: University

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Presentation date	09/04/2010
Approval date	01/10/2014
Start of activity	Expected date 01/06/2011	Effective date 01/06/2011
End of activity	Expected date 30/11/2014	Effective date -
Total cost	737,089.00 euro
Public contribution	Total 626,525.65 euro	Eligible of NOP R&C 626,525.65 euro
Distribution	Total 626,525.65 euro	Amount of NOP R&C 626,525.65 euro Date of last distribution of NOP R&C -

Advanced Technology Solutions S.R.L.

Tax File Number: 03736160874
Unique Project Code: B61H11001590005
Location of financial commitments: Sicilia

Type: Small business

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Presentation date	09/04/2010
Approval date	01/10/2014
Start of activity	Expected date 01/06/2011	Effective date 01/06/2011
End of activity	Expected date 30/11/2014	Effective date -
Total cost	692,640.00 euro
Public contribution	Total 430,416.00 euro	Eligible of NOP R&C 430,416.00 euro
Distribution	Total 387,374.40 euro	Amount of NOP R&C 387,374.40 euro Date of last distribution of NOP R&C -

CNR - Consiglio nazionale delle ricerche

Tax File Number: 80054330586
Unique Project Code: B41H11000800005
Location of financial commitments: Non disponibile

Type: Public research organisation

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Presentation date	09/04/2010
Approval date	01/10/2014
Start of activity	Expected date 01/06/2011	Effective date 01/06/2011
End of activity	Expected date 30/11/2014	Effective date -
Total cost	1,619,713.00 euro
Public contribution	Total 1,376,756.05 euro	Eligible of NOP R&C 1,229,578.55 euro
Distribution	Total 1,288,940.24 euro	Amount of NOP R&C 1,229,578.55 euro Date of last distribution of NOP R&C -

ITALCEMENTI FABBRICHE RIUNITE S.P.A. BERGAMO

Tax File Number: 00637110164
Unique Project Code: B21H11000560005
Location of financial commitments: Puglia, Extra convergenza

Type: Large business

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Presentation date	09/04/2010
Approval date	01/10/2014
Start of activity	Expected date 01/06/2011	Effective date 01/06/2011
End of activity	Expected date 30/11/2014	Effective date -
Total cost	1,539,616.00 euro
Public contribution	Total 897,162.90 euro	Eligible of NOP R&C 830,957.00 euro
Distribution	Total 638,512.19 euro	Amount of NOP R&C 610,822.19 euro Date of last distribution of NOP R&C -

SALENTEC s.r.l.

Tax File Number: 03861060758
Unique Project Code: B21H11000550005
Location of financial commitments: Puglia

Type: Micro business

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Presentation date	09/04/2010
Approval date	01/10/2014
Start of activity	Expected date 01/06/2011	Effective date 01/06/2011
End of activity	Expected date 30/11/2014	Effective date -
Total cost	86,980.00 euro
Public contribution	Total 56,537.00 euro	Eligible of NOP R&C 56,537.00 euro
Distribution	Total 50,883.30 euro	Amount of NOP R&C 50,883.30 euro Date of last distribution of NOP R&C -

Axis - Operational objective	I - Scientific and technological fields, generators of industry transformation processes and creators of new sectors (Go to )
Action	Strategic scientific and technological areas
Action line	Industrial Research (Go to)
Instrument of implementation	Invitation to presentation of Industrial Research projects (DD 1/Ric 18/01/10)
NSF - objective	Strengthen and evaluate the whole chain of research and cooperation networks between the research system and businesses, to contribute to competitiveness and economic growth; sustain maximum distribution and use of new technologies and advanced services; heighten level of scientific and technical knowledge and skills in the production system and in institutions