On 27th September 2024, the STORMING project was featured at two simultaneous European Researchers’ Night events in Bologna and Seville, showcasing innovative approaches to decarbonised hydrogen (H ₂ ) production. Both exhibitions provided a deep dive into how biogas can be transformed into valuable resources, showcasing the project’s commitment to sustainable energy. The University of Bologna, alongside partners Finden and VITO, focused on converting biogas into H₂ and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), while CSIC-US in Seville demonstrated the production of low-carbon hydrogen and high-performance nanocarbon materials from biowaste. These events underscored the STORMING project’s innovative approach to decarbonising energy across Europe.
In Bologna, the University of Bologna, along with project partners Finden, demonstrated a live reactor heated with renewable electricity and loaded with 3D-printed catalysts provided by Vito. This reactor, a core component of the STORMING project, converts methane from biogas into CO₂-free hydrogen and valuable CNTs for fuel cells and batteries.
Attendees also witnessed quantum mechanical simulations showing the catalytic processes at the atomic level, alongside interactive chemical imaging demos provided by Finden. VITO’s role in developing 3D-printed reactors was also showcased, underscoring their contribution to the project’s sustainability goals.
At the Seville event, CSIC-US highlighted the STORMING project’s capacity to generate green hydrogen and high-performance nanocarbon materials from biowaste. The exhibition, titled “From Biowastes to Sustainable Energy and Materials,” aligned with the broader goal of the STORMING project to decarbonise energy production through advanced reactor technology.
Both exhibitions demonstrated how this international collaboration is pushing the boundaries of sustainable energy, contributing to the goal of reducing carbon emissions across Europe.