In accordance with task T6.2 of the PECATHS Grant Agreement, we began a few months ago the process of mapping and locating sister projects funded under our same call, HORIZON-CL5-2024-D2-01. This initial approach aims to identify potential synergies, maximize the impact of the different projects, increase their visibility, and foster knowledge exchange.

Following this initial work, we have proceeded to establish initial contacts to coordinate collaborative efforts in common areas.

This week we had a productive meeting with the National Institute of Chemistry of Slovenia, coordinators of the ILIMITED project (first-ever Ionic Liquid Sorbent Methanol Synthesis In Order To Enable over 80% Yield).

In this first meeting, we shared the objectives of each project and explored potential synergies in the actions to be carried out during its implementation. Initially, introductory actions for mutual communication and dissemination have been agreed upon, followed by a study of possible joint events on topics that represent synergies.

ILIMITED is developing an integrated methanol synthesis system that improves efficiency and sustainability through three core technological advances:

• High selective thermo-catalytic methanol synthesis reaction system through in-situ product removal by ionic liquid able to increase current SoA maximum yield (60%) to over 80%
• Catalyst encapsulation for the fouling and poison prevention of the Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 catalyst will allow the gas to diffuse over the catalyst while avoiding direct contact with ionic liquid, leading to an efficient and stable operation of methanol synthesis
• A 3D-printed fluid guiding reactor able rise up to 5-15% the total conversion in the reactor, circumventing the thermodynamic limitations thanks to the maximization of the fluid contact through the above the SoA micro-channels ad-hoc designed for the reactor

Compared to conventional methods, this technology operates at lower pressures and handles heat more efficiently, making it ideal for small-scale, local sources. Specifically, ILIMITED targets wastewater treatment plants to convert biogas into e-methanol. By 2030, this could unlock over 65 TWh of energy storage annually, providing a stable fuel source for green energy and industrial processes like denitrification

This project is comprised of 7 partners from 7 different countries. You can find more information about the project at: https://ilimited-project.eu/

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