Consortium
The eMetCO2 consortium brings together a critical mass of scientific expertise and excellence in key areas of internationally recognized reputation, ensuring the provision of the necessary resources through an interdisciplinary approach. It comprises six formal partners from three different countries: Portugal (Net4CO2, RiaStone, and UPORTO), Spain (UA and UC), and Estonia (UT).
The academic partners focus on applied fundamental scientific and technological knowledge (UPORTO, UA, UT), as well as research in the context of business, eco-efficiency, and societal value creation (UC). Collaboration with non-academic partners, including RiaStone, and Net4CO2, ensures practical applications that are pivotal to the project’s success.
Associação Net4CO2 – Network for a Sustainable CO2 Economy (Net4CO2)
Net4CO2 has strengthened its CCUS knowledge through its network of strategic partners and relationships. Besides, by providing different technical solutions towards CO2 emissions mitigation for different industries. Along with the possibility of studying and assessing output streams from Industry and analyzing potential CCUS solutions from a CO2 circular economy point of view.
Universidad de Alicante (UA)
The Applied Electrochemistry and Electrocatalysis research group has extensive experience in the development of electrocatalytic materials and in the use of electrochemical processes for different industrial applications. Its thirty years of work have provided them with extensive experience in various fields of fundamental and applied electrochemistry, which mainly include the development of new accumulators and batteries, the synthesis and characterization of new electrocatalysts, and the treatment of wastewater using different electrochemical strategies.
University of Tartu (UT)
The University of Tartu (UT) has a long-standing reputation for excellence in electrocatalysis research, with a strong focus on fundamental studies. Its Inorganic Functional Materials research group specializes in developing nanostructured materials and devices for electrochemical energy conversion and storage systems. The group comprises a diverse team of chemists, materials scientists, and engineers dedicated to chemical synthesis, advanced characterization, and the practical application of electrochemical energy systems.
Universidad de Cantabria (UC)
The Development of Chemical Processes and Pollution Control (DePRO) research group of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering of UC has gained international recognition in the field of chemical and process engineering and has made significant contributions for more than 25 years in the development of CO2 capture and valorization processes. They has been at the forefront of studying the development and assessment of processes for the electrochemical, photo-
catalytic, and photoelectrochemical conversion of CO2 into valuable products.
Universidade do Porto (UPORTO)
The UPORTO is renowned for its teaching and research excellence, holding a prominent position in European higher education. International rankings (ARWU, NTU, QS) and peer recognition highlight the institution’s commitment to excellence, particularly in Chemical Engineering. The Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering – Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM) is an R&D unit of UPORTO leader in Chemical Engineering research. The Thermodynamics and Environment group of the LSRE-LCM has devoted part of its core research to pioneering reactor designs and electrochemical technologies.
RIA STONE – FÁBRICA DE LOUÇA DE MESA EM GRÉS, S.A. (RiaStone)
Ria Stone is part of the “Visabeira Group” conglomerate, a multinational and multi-sector holding, founded over 40 years ago in Portugal. The group quickly became a national market leader, consolidating its core business, extending its area of activity to different sectors and internationalizing. Ria Stone, an industrial unit located in Portugal, produces 30 million pieces of stoneware every year, with 99% of production destined for export and sold by the Swedish company IKEA in the European market.