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ECOMATES School on design and fabrication of CO2RR electrolyser, Santander (APRIA)
March 9, 2026 @ 8:00 am - March 13, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
The ECOMATES School of CO2RR Electrolyzer Design and Manufacturing, to be held in Santander, Spain, at the facilities of APRIA SYSTEMS and the University of Cantabria, will provide CCs with theoretical and practical aspects of electrolyzer technologies.
Existing and future system technologies will be discussed, with emphasis on technological, economic and environmental factors that limit the performance or affordability of these systems. The LCA approach that considers overall technical, economic, social and environmental aspects will also be addressed.
Experimental training on CO2RR processes and equipment will be also conducted.
SCHOOL PROGRAMME
Monday MARCH 9TH, 2026 // APRIA |
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| TIME SLOT | SPEAKER | TALK TITLE |
| 9:00-9:30 | E. Santos | Welcome & introduction |
| 09:30-10:30 | E. Santos | CO₂RR technologies challenges & opportunities. Interactive session |
| 10:30-11:00 // COFFEE BREAK | ||
| 11:00-12:00 | E. Santos | Techno-economic analysis of CO₂RR systems |
| 12:00-13:00 | E. Santos (All) | APRIA facilities visit & ongoing project showcase |
| 13:00-14:30 // LUNCH BREAK | ||
| 3D PRINTING EXPERIMENTAL SESSION | ||
| 14:30-16:30 | A. Del Castillo | Experimental design and fabrication of CO₂RR components using 3D printing |
| 16:30-17:00 // COFFEE BREAK | ||
| 17:00-18:30 | E. Santos | Training- The role of SMEs in EU |
Tuesday MARCH 10TH, 2026 // APRIA |
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| TIME SLOT | SPEAKER | TALK TITLE |
| 09:00-10:30 | A. Dominguez (UNICAN) | Training- Sustainability and environmental innovation |
| 10:30-11:00 // COFFEE BREAK | ||
| 11:00-12:00 | S. Cobo (UNICAN) | Training- Environmental impacts and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of CO₂RR |
| 12:00-13:00 | A. Soriano/ G.Santos | From lab-scale setups to pilot-scale electrolysers |
| 13:00-14:30 // LUNCH BREAK | ||
| HANDS-ON LAB: assembly and operation of a CO₂RR cell | ||
| 14:30-16:30 | APRIA (Engineering dep) | Hands-on construction of a CO2 electrolizer |
| 16:30-17:00 // COFFEE BREAK | ||
| 17:00-18:30 | E. Santos | Training- The role of SMEs in EU |
Wednesday MARCH 11TH, 2026 // APRIA |
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| TIME SLOT | SPEAKER | TALK TITLE |
| 9:00-9:30 | E. Santos | Welcome & introduction |
| 09:00-10:30 | G. Diaz / J. Abarca (UNICAN) | Training- Real-world case studies (textile & cement industries) |
| 10:30-11:00 // COFFEE BREAK | ||
| 11:00-13:00 | M. Rumayor (UNICAN) | Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of CO₂RR. Practical application |
| 13:00 – 14:30 // LUNCH BREAK | ||
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SOCIAL AFTERNOON FOR STUDENTS Visit to the Magdalena Palace Located in a beautiful setting by the sea, it provides students with the opportunity to enjoy a guided visit while also experiencing one of the city’s main attractions. The combination of history, architecture, and natural surroundings makes it an ideal option for the social event. |
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