VIVALDI H2020 project

On November 14, our colleague Zainab Ul Kausar, PhD candidate at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), a consortium partner in the VIVALDI project, presented her research at #VEUS2024, UAB’s science outreach event. In a 10-minute talk titled “Transforming CO?: From Waste to Resource”, Zainab introduced part of her innovative work within the VIVALDI project. She showcased how science can unlock CO?’s potential, turning it from a waste product into a valuable resource for producing sustainable bioplastics. While industrial application remains a challenge for the future, this research marks an exciting step toward a greener, more sustainable world. ?? We’re proud to see the VIVALDI project featured in a platform that encourages critical thinking and fosters a connection between science and society. Stay tuned for the full recording of Zainab’s talk, which will soon be available on UAB’s YouTube channel. ?? Find more about the event at https://bit.ly/4eMjMIL. #Sustainability #CO2Recycling #Bioplastics #HorizonEU

We’re happy to announce the publication of a new scientific article by the talented team at our project partner Leitat Technological Center: Gerard Pérez, Jorge L., Pau Bosch, Eduard Borràs, and Sandra Martinez! The article "Free-Standing Carbon Nanofiber Films with Supported Cobalt Phosphide Nanoparticles as Cathodes for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in a Microbial Electrolysis Cell" has been published in Nanomaterials MDPI as part of the Special Issue on Hydrogen Production and Evolution Based on Nanocatalysts. This study, done within the framework of the VIVALDI project, presents remarkable laboratory results achieved through innovative materials development. The team crafted free-standing carbon nanofibers (CNFs) embedded with cobalt phosphide nanoparticles using the electrospinning technique. These advanced materials were immediately used as electrodes for the #hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in lab-scale bio-electrochemical reactors. The results demonstrated: ? Low overpotentials ? Excellent electrochemical stability ? High nanoporosity, conductivity, and large surface area Such attributes make these materials a promising step forward in the field of hydrogen generation and sustainable energy production. ?? Congratulations to the authors for their contribution to advancing #nanomaterials and renewable energy technologies! ?? Read the full article in Open Access here: https://bit.ly/3ZqeP45. #HorizonEU #Nanotechnology #SustainableEnergy #ResearchInnovation

Last week, Tudy Bernier, Policy Director at CO2 Value Europe and a partner in the VIVALDI project, was invited to speak at the Materials for Sustainable Development Conference (#MATSUS Fall 2024)! The conference, hosted by école polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL, organized diverse sessions on technologies for future materials. One of the highlights was a two-day session on “Advances in (Photo)Electrochemical CO2 Conversion to Chemicals and Fuels”, where researchers from universities, RTOs, and innovative companies showcased their work on CO2 reduction. In this session, Tudy presented policy recommendations from the VIVALDI project to support the adoption of alternative carbon feedstock and to help Europe transition away from fossil fuels. His key points included: ?? Rewarding the reuse of captured carbon to encourage circular approaches. ? Simplifying approvals for innovative technologies to facilitate their deployment. ?? Boosting demand for sustainable products to support market uptake. We thank Adriano Sacco from Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia for the kind invitation to join this important discussion. This engagement highlights VIVALDI’s ongoing efforts to combine research insights with policy recommendations to drive progress in the sustainable use of carbon. Find out more about MATSUS at https://bit.ly/4ftuSU6.

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On October 17, at the 1st MIBITECH Day held at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Leipzig, our colleague and VIVALDI consortium partner, Paniz Izadi, presented the project’s work on bio|electrochemical CO? conversion through her plenary lecture "Advancing bio|electrochemical CO? conversion for synthesis of high-value products." Her presentation outlined the VIVALDI approach, which focuses on the concept of electrobiorefineries that convert CO? into high-value products, contributing to sustainable production solutions. The event brought together around 50 researchers from the seven research groups within the UFZ’s Department of Microbial #Biotechnology. The day included keynotes, presentations, and a poster session, creating an engaging environment for sharing advances across areas such as metabolic engineering, ecothermodynamics, and anaerobic #microbiology. #MIBITECH Day highlighted the potential of cross-disciplinary insights to drive biotechnology forward, particularly in areas targeting sustainable processes for environmental impact. ??

At the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2024, our partner Isle Utilities led an impactful workshop on “Boosting the Adoption of Innovation in the Water Sector,” co-chaired by Blanca Antizar and Elvira Serra, PhD. The session focused on advancing a #circulareconomy in water management and was enriched by a distinguished panel and highly engaging roundtable discussions. Our colleague Juan Antonio Baeza from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, joined the panel to introduce the VIVALDI project! He highlighted the power of partnerships between universities, industry, investors, and policymakers to drive water start-up growth and innovation. Collaborative projects like VIVALDI are critical in transferring knowledge, raising technology readiness levels, and using the EVT (Evaluation and Verification Testing) process to validate the superiority of emerging technologies over existing solutions. The #WWCE2024 was the perfect background for such discussion. The dynamic hub gathered stakeholders across and beyond the traditional water sector. From urban water services to experts in agriculture, industry, architecture, soil, hydrology, ICT, finance, and social science, it's a unique platform for multidisciplinary exchange to advance water #innovation and #sustainability. Read more at https://bit.ly/40UCkDx.

?? We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Season 2 of "VIVALDI Talks"! The "VIVALDI Talks" video series brings together top experts from our consortium to dive into the most pressing topics surrounding the VIVALDI project. Each short video is packed with insights and perspectives on advancing CO? valorization and its impact on society, industry and science. Kicking off Season 2, today’s episode features: ?????? the VIVALDI project coordinator Albert Guisasola Canudas, Full Professor at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, and ?????? the VIVALDI Communication Officer, Lara Tottolo, Communication & Events Manager at CO2 Value Europe. Together, they discuss the societal impact of CO?-related projects, covering key messages, the dynamics between projects and policymakers, and the importance of social acceptance for this emerging industry. Tune in to get the latest insights, and join us in shaping the future of sustainable innovation ???? https://lnkd.in/esVCPSFz #VIVALDITalks #CO2Valorization #HorizonEU #Innovation

This summer, our colleague Deepak Pant, Senior Scientist at VITO, presented the VIVALDI project during his plenary talk at "Cell Symposia: A #circulareconomy for the chemical sector"! The plenary talk took place in Session 1: "New Chemical Approaches for Circularity", the perfect frame for Deepak's presentation titled "Electro|bio|catalysis – Hybrid integrated approaches for a circular sustainable chemistry" and to illustrate VIVALDI's concept and VITO's role. #CSCircChem2024 was organised in partnership with UKRI CircularChem with two main objectives: 1. Facilitated cross-disciplinary dialogue gathering a diverse range of stakeholders from across science, engineering, business, and policy sectors 2. Identify key actions that future research and development needs to take to achieve the transformation of the chemical sector for an innovative, circular, and sustainable future. More information can be found at https://lnkd.in/eGwJSaQ6.

A new scientific paper sharing VIVALDI results in yeast fermentation has been published on Springer Link's "#Biotechnology for #Biofuels and #Bioproducts"! In the article, Manja M?lgaard Severinsen, together with?Simone Bachleitner,?viola modenese,??zge Ata?and?Diethard Mattanovich, showcase the potential of?Komagataella phaffii?as a production platform for itaconic acid using methanol as the carbon source. The University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) team developed in the VIVALDI project efficient yeast strains to produce itaconic acid from methanol, and carefully developed a fermentation process yielding >50 g/L. Find the paper in Open Access at: bit.ly/3ASQhqd.

?Novamont is a partner in the VIVALDI H2020 project, wich aims to develop an innovative, sustainable and cost-efficient biotechnological solution to convert off-gas emissions from bio-based Industries into CO2-based chemicals. Find out more ?? https://lnkd.in/d2cp7ZsA Versalis #Novamont