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We are pleased to announce the first edition of the International School on CO₂ Utilisation for the Production of Alternative Clean Fuels via Green Catalytic Technologies (CO2CAT 2025). an intensive educational program designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of catalysis and its applications across various industries. The school offers a series of lectures, hands-on workshops, and interactive sessions led by renowned experts in the field. Participants will explore fundamental concepts of catalysis, including reaction mechanisms, catalyst design, and surface chemistry, while also delving into advanced topics like catalytic materials, environmental catalysis, and industrial processes. The program aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice, fostering collaboration among students, researchers, and professionals, and equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to innovate and advance in the dynamic field of catalysiCO2CAT will be held at the Institute of Advanced Technologies for Energy “Nicola Giordano” (ITAE)  in Messina (Italy), mother island of the enchanting Aeolian archipelago, taking place from April 7 to 11, 2025.

Specialised lectures by renowned scientists with a significant expertise in the inherent field will be focused on the design and synthesis routes for (electro)-catalysts for CO₂ conversion processes, the most used catalytic reactors configuration and the basic principles of the characterization techniques suitable for morphological, structural and surface analysis of materials under real operating conditions. The training session will be based on practical trials of structured catalyst preparation (by 3D printing technique), catalytic measurements of CO₂ hydrogenation in a high throughput multi-reactor setup, electrochemical production of methanol under low-temperature co-electrolysis conditions, in situ and operando experiments using the state-of-the-art equipment at the CNR-ITAE premises. A certificate of attendance will be issued to all the participants. 

The participation is by selection only, and the school will be offered completely free of charge to selected participants, including accommodation and meals.