Proceedings of MATSUS Spring 2024 Conference (MATSUS24)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29363/nanoge.matsus.2024.318
Publication date: 18th December 2023
In this talk I will present our latest discoveries in converting bio and plastc waste into high value chemicals and H2 via electrooxidation reactions including catalyst design, mechanism and upscale . We will target prescursors such as ethylene glycol or glycerol. I will also talk about upgrading plastic into carbon composites for Na ion batteries. In particular I will talk about some high energy density C/Sn cpmpsotes and the alloying mechanism of Na with Sn.
In both cases i will talk about in operando techiques development such as XAS or XRD-PDF. Initial results on LCA will also be presented from the perspective of economic viability and environmental footprint.
Givcen the importance of net zero technologies, this talk will provide insights into waste utilisation towads high value added products. Products such as glycolic acid or lactic acid deriving from such processes can be used in cosmentic and renwable plastic . H2 represents a huge market and technology, where I still have a lot to learn