Advancements in Carbon Capture and Utilization Technologies: Addressing the Needs and Overcoming the Challenges in the Shipping Sector
EVENT DESCRIPTION
The shipping industry necessitates innovative approaches to achieve sustainable operations and comply with stringent environmental regulations, to avoid being considered a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. This presentation will explore recent advancements in carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies tailored for the maritime sector. The discussion will include an overview of state-of-the-art capture methods suitable for shipboard applications, such as membrane-based and solvent-based systems, and their integration into existing ship infrastructure. Additionally, we will assess the utilization pathways that convert captured CO2 into valuable products, such as minerals, fuels, and chemicals, highlighting their potential to create a circular carbon economy. Key technical, economic, and logistical challenges—such as space constraints on vessels, energy efficiency, and retrofitting requirements—will be addressed, along with potential solutions explored in current research and development efforts. The presentation will provide insights into prospects and the collaborative efforts needed to scale these technologies, ultimately contributing to the decarbonization of the global shipping fleet and aligning with international sustainability goals.
SPEAKERS/PRESENTERS
Dr Akrivi Asimakopoulou
Collaborating Researcher, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH)
Dr. Akrivi Asimakopoulou has been a Collaborating Researcher at CERTH since 2007. She has extensive experience in membrane-based physicochemical processes, carbon capture and utilization, and the design and development of ceramic biomaterials, scaffolds, and organoids. Dr. Asimakopoulou has participated in numerous national, European, and industrial research projects. She has also served as an Affiliated Lecturer, teaching Technoeconomic Analysis in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering Laboratory in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Western Macedonia. Additionally, she has supervised undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral theses as a scientific advisor.
Dr Dimitrios Koutsonikolas
Collaborating Researcher, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH)
Dr. Dimitrios Koutsonikolas has a Chemical Engineering Diploma from AUTH since 2004 and a PhD on Chemical Engineering from AUTH since 2010. His main field of expertise is on gas separation and reaction processes. Since 2004, he has worked as an affiliated Researcher in numerous National and European R&D projects in AUTh and CERTH (current position), as process engineer for hydroprocessing catalyst testing and as Scientific advisor for environmental issues in divisions of local municipalities.
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