Round Grip 6th stop: GRIP technologies for decarbonisation at the Politecnico di Torino - how did it go?
The Politecnico di Torino hosted the sixth stop of Round Grip - the Spoke 2 cycle of meetings - dedicated to innovative solutions for CO₂ reduction, recovery and valorisation.
Entitled ‘Fixed for CO₂? How to get rid of it with GRIP technologies!’, the meeting brought together researchers, companies, students and institutions to explore the role of Carbon Capture, Use and Storage (CCUS) and GRIP technologies in industrial decarbonisation, the subject of GRIP's Research Module 5 (RM5).
An agenda full of content and debate
The day opened with institutional greetings from the Politecnico di Torino, followed by an introduction by Nicole Mariotti on the NODES project and Spoke 2, highlighting the importance of applied research in the field of sustainable technologies.
Next, Silvia Fraterrigo Garofalo posed a key question: can CO₂ be transformed from waste into a resource? A central theme that paved the way for subsequent speeches, including:
🔹 ‘CO₂: how much do you know?’ – An interactive time to test and expand participants' knowledge on the topic of carbon dioxide emissions.
🔹 ‘CCUS technologies in international projects and in Italy’ – Marco Illich presented the state of play of CO₂ capture and reuse solutions, with a specific focus on European projects and their application in Italy.
🔹 ‘The role of biochar in carbon credits’ – Viviana Negro explained the potential of this technology in offsetting emissions.
Word to the Spoke 2 companies
After a break, the session continued with a panel dedicated to industry companies, where Hysytech, ACEA and Ecospray Technologies presented case studies and innovative solutions for CO₂ management in industry.
Visit to the laboratories and discussion with experts
In the early afternoon, the participants had the opportunity to visit the laboratories of the Politecnico di Torino and discuss concrete projects with researchers. It was an experience that allowed them to experience first-hand the potential of GRIP technologies and their practical applications.
The event that accelerates the sustainable transition
Also this sixth stage of Round Grip - Spoke 2 confirmed the central role of the NODES project in creating synergies between research and industry, fostering the adoption of sustainable technologies. The discussion between experts, companies, students and institutions highlighted innovative strategies to meet the challenges of the ecological transition, with a focus on concrete solutions for reducing environmental impact.
📌 The Round Grip journey continues!
New stops and new opportunities for discussion await us. Stay tuned to find out about upcoming initiatives!
