DéfiCO2

_CO2 is the primary greenhouse gas contributing to global warming. Reducing its concentration in the atmosphere is a major challenge facing our society._CO2 capture and utilization is one of the three proposed courses of action. This solution is not currently being implemented because the processes are energy-intensive, the technologies are underdeveloped, and there is a lack of socio-economic vision surrounding these processes.

DefiCO2 was formed around an interdisciplinary team spanning the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, socio-economic sciences, socio-technological sciences, and the humanities and social sciences. The organization and governance of the DefiCO2 consortium—comprising 13 laboratories, involving 5 UGA research clusters, 4 LabEx programs, the EUR-CBH, and industrial partners—are designed to foster optimal synergy.

Objectives: Capturing and utilizing atmospheric_CO2 to produce fuels or basic chemicals using carbon-free energy sources represents a significant scientific challenge. DefiCO2 will lead to breakthrough solutions and emerging technologies through a shared vision among scientists with diverse areas of expertise. The inclusion of researchers in the social and economic sciences will enhance understanding of the political and economic issues associated with_CO2 capture.

Principal Investigators for the project:

Carole Duboc - DCM
Thomas Reverdy - PACTE
Véronique Blandin - DCM
Vincent Artero - IRIG (CEA)

Partner laboratories: CERAG, DCM, GAEL, G-SCOP, ISTerre, LCBM, LEPMI, LiPhy, LITEN, LPCV, MEM, PACTE, Symmes

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