{"id":1158,"date":"2024-09-30T11:56:33","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T09:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/annualreport.irec.cat\/2023\/?page_id=1158"},"modified":"2024-10-24T18:07:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T16:07:48","slug":"decarbonization-and-co2-capture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/annualreport.irec.cat\/2023\/research-highlights\/decarbonization-and-co2-capture\/","title":{"rendered":"Decarbonisation and CO2 Capture: a path to a greener future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"grve-element grve-image grve-align-center\" style=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/annualreport.irec.cat\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/decarbonisation-and-co2-capture-a-path-to-a-greener-future.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/annualreport.irec.cat\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/decarbonisation-and-co2-capture-a-path-to-a-greener-future.png 1140w, https:\/\/annualreport.irec.cat\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/decarbonisation-and-co2-capture-a-path-to-a-greener-future-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/annualreport.irec.cat\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/decarbonisation-and-co2-capture-a-path-to-a-greener-future-1024x557.png 1024w, https:\/\/annualreport.irec.cat\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/decarbonisation-and-co2-capture-a-path-to-a-greener-future-768x418.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><\/div>[vc_column_text]IREC continues to advance in its mission to lead the global energy transition, focusing on research and development of technologies for CO2 capture and decarbonization. Through innovative research lines in energy storage, IREC is demonstrating its ability to provide effective solutions that contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change.<\/p>\n<p>With IREC&#8217;s multidisciplinary team of experts, advanced CO2 capture technologies have been developed that can be applied across various industrial sectors. These innovative solutions allow for the capture of carbon dioxide emitted during production processes, offering an effective way to reduce emissions and contribute to the decarbonization of the economy.<\/p>\n<p>These innovative solutions focus on the continuous improvement of CO2 capture technologies, increasing efficiency and reducing associated costs. The technologies include high-performance adsorbent materials and advanced chemical processes that enable more efficient CO2 capture.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Decarbonization: A Commitment to the Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to CO2 capture, IREC works on various research lines to promote decarbonization, such as the development of synthetic fuels, the use of carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies, and the integration of energy storage systems that allow for greater flexibility and efficiency in the use of renewable energy. Researchers are exploring new materials and processes that can transform captured CO2 into useful products, such as fuels and chemicals, thus closing the carbon cycle and reducing environmental impact.<\/p>\n<p>This approach not only helps reduce emissions but also creates new economic and industrial opportunities. IREC&#8217;s research in CO2 capture and decarbonization reflects its commitment to innovation and sustainability, significantly contributing to the transition towards a cleaner and more efficient energy system, providing practical and scalable solutions for the industrial sector.<\/p>\n<p>Through these initiatives, IREC reaffirms its position as a leader in the field of energy storage, working to deliver technologies that address current and future energy and climate challenges. Our research in CO2 capture and decarbonization remains a priority.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information about these investigations, you can check this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irec.cat\/press-society\/news\/decarbonisation-and-co2-capture-a-path-to-a-greener-future\/\">Decarbonisation and CO2 Capture:\u00a0a path to a greener future &#8211; IREC<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]IREC continues to advance in its mission to lead the global energy transition, focusing on research and development of technologies for CO2 capture and decarbonization. Through innovative research lines in energy storage, IREC is demonstrating its ability to provide effective solutions that contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. 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