Chemistry and Chemical Engineering for CO2 Mitigation

This title delves into the intersection of chemistry and chemical engineering, focusing on innovative strategies and technological advancements designed to mitigate carbon dioxide emissions and address global climate change challenges.

The aim is to analyze and develop chemical processes and engineering techniques that effectively reduce atmospheric CO2 levels, contributing to sustainable environmental practices and combating climate change.

1. Develop Efficient CO2 Capture Technologies
2. Innovate Carbon Utilization Methods
3. Optimize Existing Systems
4. Scale Up Technologies
5. Promote Interdisciplinary Collaboration
6. Reduce Environmental Impact

Day 1 of the workshop: The focus of the workshop on day 1 is on “CO2 emissions, greenhouse effect, climate change and capture of CO 2 ” as shown below:

•  Role of CO 2 emissions in climate change – Greenhouse effect
•  CO 2 capture and utilization – Role of Chemistry and Chemical engineering
•  Sorbents for CO 2 capture
•  Carbon materials – Graphene, activated carbon

Day 2 of the workshop: The focus of the workshop on day 2 is on “the design of novel adsorbents for CO 2 capture as well as the conversion of CO 2 to fuels and chemicals using borohydrides as reducing agents” as shown below:

•  Metal organic frameworks (MOFs)
•  Covalent organic frameworks (COFs)
•  Zeolites
•  Polyoxometalates
•  Methods for the conversion of CO 2 to fuels and chemicals
• Chemical reduction of CO 2 to formate – Borohydrides as reducing agents

Day 3 of the workshop: The focus of the workshop on day 3 is on “the advanced methods for the conversion of CO 2 to fuels and chemicals as shown below:

•  Electrocatalytic reduction of CO 2 to synthesis gas and hydrocarbons – Cu nanoparticles
•  Photocatalytic reduction of CO 2 to fuels and chemicals
•  Biocatalytic conversion of CO 2 to carbohydrates – Cyanobacteria
• Conclusions and Acknowledgements

• Graduate degree holders in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Postgraduate students in environmental sciences or related fields.
• Researchers in sustainability or climate change.
• Industry professionals in energy or environmental sectors.
• Policy makers or government officials in environmental regulation.
• Non-governmental organization (NGO) workers focusing on climate initiatives.
• Educators and trainers in chemical and environmental engineering.
• Entrepreneurs developing green technologies or solutions.