Dr Erisa Saraci, Senior Scientist and research group leader at the Cultural Institute of Technology (KIT), shares insights into her work on catalyst development and characterization. Together with her team, she contributes to the CARE-O-SENE project, focusing on innovative solutions to convert CO and CO₂ into energy-dense molecules. She emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and close cooperation with industry for a sustainable future.
Dr Eric Reichelt, head of the Process Systems Engineering Group at Fraunhofer IKTS, outlines his role in the CARE-O-SENE project. His team focuses on testing newly developed catalysts using fixed-bed methods and innovative measurement techniques to gain valuable insights into reaction kinetics during Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Eric highlights the collaboration with industry and other research institutions, emphasizing the project’s contribution to the further development of sustainable Power-to-X processes.
Dr Alisa Govender, scientist at Sasol R&T, specializes in materials characterization. In the CARE-O-SENE project, she and her team analyze catalyst composition and quality, providing critical insights and methods expertise to the consortium. She highlights the value of international collaboration to develop efficient solutions for sustainable aviation fuel.
Dr Dirk Schär, Technical Manager Marketing and Sales Catalysts and Co-head of the CARE-O-SENE project, discusses the development of climate-neutral catalysts for sustainable kerosene. He highlights the importance of increased process efficiency, close German-South African cooperation, and the project’s significance for European climate targets and the sustainable aviation sector.
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