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ECOMATES 2025 Advanced International Summer School on Nanomaterial-Based Electrochemical Processes for Environment and Energy Applications
June 2 @ 8:00 am - June 6 @ 5:00 pm
The Advanced International Summer School on Nanomaterial-Based Electrochemical Processes for Environment and Energy Applications will take place from June 2-6, 2025, in Chania, Crete (Greece).
This 5-day intensive school, organized by the ECOMATES Project, aims to deepen participants’ understanding of cutting-edge electrochemical processes, focusing on CO2 and nitrogen reduction, green hydrogen production, and fuel cell technologies, all of which are essential for advancing sustainable energy solutions.
The school is open to both internal participants (ECOMATES Doctoral Candidates) and external participants (students, researchers, and professionals) interested in the application of nanomaterials in electrochemical devices. Through a combination of expert-led lectures, interactive discussions, and a poster session, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements in electrochemical processes, as well as the role of nanomaterials in addressing global energy and environmental challenges.
A key component of the school will be focused sessions on the carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, and hydrogen cycle, each critical for addressing pressing environmental and energy challenges:
Carbon Cycle: This session will focus on CO2 reduction, an essential process in mitigating climate change. By reducing CO2 into valuable chemicals and fuels using nanomaterials and electrochemical methods, participants will explore how sustainable energy systems can close the carbon cycle and reduce carbon emissions. |
Nitrogen Cycle: The nitrogen cycle session will explore nitrate and nitrogen reduction reactions (N2RR), processes that are vital for sustainable agriculture and environmental remediation. This session will highlight the use of electrocatalysis to address challenges in converting nitrogen-based pollutants into useful compounds. |
Hydrogen Cycle: The hydrogen cycle session will cover both hydrogen production via electrolysis and hydrogen uses via fuel cells. Participants will learn about the latest advances in nanomaterials used to enhance the efficiency of hydrogen production through electrolysers, as well as the use of hydrogen as a clean fuel in fuel cells, which convert hydrogen into electricity with water as the only byproduct. These technologies are key to advancing clean energy systems and decarbonizing industries. |
By the end of the summer school, participants will have gained a deeper understanding of how these critical cycles intersect with energy production and environmental sustainability, making the school a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field.