Troels Skrydstrup est invité par l'assemblée du Collège de France sur proposition du professeur Louis Fensterbank.
Conférences en anglais.
Présentation
The chemical industry is a fundamental pillar of the global economy, supporting every major goods-manufacturing sector. Looking ahead, this industry faces a critical transformation. Moving beyond fossil-based hydrocarbons toward renewable carbon sources is essential for achieving long-term sustainability and enabling a circular economy. What pathways are available to the chemical industry to support this transition? And how might a net-zero chemical industry be realized by 2050?
In this lecture, I provide our own research efforts to support such a transition. I will touch upon three topics providing examples on the recycling of thermoset plastics, the upcycling of waste plastics for CO2 capture, and finally the adaptation of methanol as a C1-feedstock.