Venue du Prof Fabio H. Ribeiro, Ambassadeur de CNRS Chimie
Nous aurons l’honneur d’accueillir à IRCELYON le 21 novembre 2024, Fabio H. Ribeiro, Professeur distingué de génie chimique à l’Université Purdue. En tant qu’Ambassadeur des Sciences Chimiques en France il entamera une série de conférences dans plusieurs laboratoires du CNRS à partir du 11 novembre. Ses recherches portent sur la catalyse hétérogène appliquée aux produits chimiques biosourcés, aux procédés écologiques et à la synthèse de carburants neutres en carbone. Il met en avant le rôle clé de la catalyse dans la création de systèmes énergétiques plus efficaces et durables.
Retrouvez l’interview du Prof. Fabio H. Ribeiro et le programme complet de ses conférences sur le site de CNRS Chimie.
Titre de la conférence :
Heterogeneous Catalysis: Enabling the Breakthroughs for a Sustainable Energy Transition
Fabio H. Ribeiro
W. Nicholas and Elizabeth H. Delgass Distinguished Professor in Chemical Engineering
Director, NSF Engineering Research Center for Innovative and Strategic Transformation of Alkane Resources (CISTAR)
Co-Director, Leading Energy-Transition Advances and Pathways to Sustainability (LEAPS), Purdue Engineering Initiative on Energy Transition
Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering
Purdue University
Résumé :
Energy is the backbone of modern civilization, fueling everything from our daily conveniences to our economic engines. However, the world is at a critical juncture, facing an urgent need to transition away from fossil fuel dependence toward more sustainable solutions. In this lecture, we will explore the global energy landscape, discussing how demographic and economic shifts are shaping our energy needs and solutions. We will outline a comprehensive roadmap for decarbonization, focusing on key strategies such as enhancing energy efficiency, electrifying industrial and domestic processes, advancing carbon capture technologies, and developing sustainable fuels.
Central to these strategies is heterogeneous catalysis—a powerful enabler of the technological breakthroughs required for energy sustainability. We will discuss how catalysis is driving advancements in bio-based chemicals, green chemical processes, and carbon-neutral fuel synthesis, among other areas. As we navigate these opportunities, we will discuss the role that catalysis could play in unlocking a future where energy systems are more efficient, equitable, and sustainable.
