Accelerating Decarbonization: Air Liquide Announces Winners of Scientific Challenge

Air Liquide has unveiled the winners of its highly anticipated 2023 Scientific Challenge, a global initiative aimed at propelling the development of groundbreaking solutions for decarbonizing industrial ecosystems. With 119 proposals from 29 countries, the competition was fierce. Let's delve into the exceptional projects that emerged victorious, earning funding and support from Air Liquide to bring their innovative solutions to market.

Data Sharing for Decarbonization

Unlocking the power of data to drive decarbonization efforts

Can LI from Purdue University in the USA emerged as the winner in the "Data sharing for decarbonization" category. Can LI's proposal centers around the development of algorithms that facilitate seamless data sharing among stakeholders in an industrial basin. By enabling efficient data exchange, this solution aims to optimize industrial processes, reduce CO2 emissions, and ensure transparency and data privacy.

With the increasing emphasis on sustainability and decarbonization, the ability to harness the potential of data becomes paramount. Can LI's innovative approach not only paves the way for more effective collaboration but also accelerates the transition towards a low-carbon society.

Energy Storage using Essential Small Molecules

Revolutionizing energy storage with essential small molecules

Luis Miguel MADEIRA from the University of Porto in Portugal secured the victory in the "Energy storage using Essential Small Molecules" category. MADEIRA's project revolves around a cutting-edge technology that harnesses an innovative cyclic system to produce methane as an energy carrier.

By utilizing industrial captured CO2 and renewable hydrogen, MADEIRA's solution not only contributes to the decarbonization of the energy sector but also offers a sustainable approach to energy storage. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the way we store and utilize energy, driving us closer to a greener future.

Electric Heating for Hydrogen (H2) Production

Electrifying heat generation for sustainable hydrogen production

Enrico TRONCONI from Politecnico di Milano in Italy emerged victorious in the "Electric Heating for Hydrogen (H2) production" category. TRONCONI's proposal aims to revolutionize the heat generation process required for steam-methane reforming, a crucial step in hydrogen production.

By introducing a new conductive device that harnesses resistive heating, TRONCONI's solution reduces energy consumption and CO2 emissions. This breakthrough in sustainable hydrogen production brings us one step closer to a future powered by clean energy sources.