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The project aims to develop energy storage systems and 7 CO₂-conversion technologies. The latter all use input of renewable energy to transform CO₂ into chemical energy carriers which can replace fossil fuels, or into specialty chemicals which can be further converted into end products such as plastics. VITO is involved in 2 technological routes: bio-electrochemical processes and the valorization of microalgae biomass.

The project, which is funded by the Agentschap Innoveren en Ondernemen (VLAIO), and supported by Catalisti, has as main objective to develop technologies for the conversion of CO₂ into value-added chemicals using catalysis and renewable energy. To benchmark, compare and develop the various technologies, the formation of formic acid was selected as the initial target. Out of the 4 targeted catalytic routes, VITO is mainly involved in electrochemical catalysis.

Citizens of Flanders are very concerned about the air quality in their living and working environment.  But complex themes – which air pollution is – deserve a balanced discussion, based on facts. And this is still lacking today. That's why we focus on four aspects that definitely deserve more attention.

We produce 700,000 tonnes of steel slag annually in Flanders. Worldwide, we're looking at 200 million tonnes. Until recently, this fine fraction of slag had no use. By adding carbon dioxide it is now converted into high-value sustainable building materials.

Satellites with measuring equipment are constantly orbiting the earth to collect data. The earth itself is closely monitored too, using sensors on drones, airplanes and ships. That's remote sensing.