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Read this recent article about CAPTUS and its project partner University of Cantabria in the spanish regional journal “El Diario Montañés”:

The University of Cantabria (UC), through its DePRO Research Group, is playing a leading role in the CAPTUS project by demonstrating how industrial CO₂ emissions can be converted into formic acid through electrochemical processes. This technology is being developed and scaled for operation at a cement plant operated by Cementos Portland Valderrivas in Mataporquera (Cantabria),…

A new opinion article by Dusan Jakovljevic, Policy and Communication Director at EEIP and EUSEW 2025 Digital Ambassador, highlights the CAPTUS project as a strong example of how EU-funded research can support both climate goals and industrial transformation. Published on BalticWind.EU, the piece argues for the creation of a dedicated EU Implementation Fund to bridge…

A new study from the CAPTUS project, titled “Magnetically enhanced electrochemical conversion of CO₂ to formate: Experimental studies”, has been published by the partner Universidad de Cantabria (UNICAN) in the Chemical Engineering Journal. The research investigates the impact of external magnetic fields on the electrochemical reduction of CO₂ to formate in a filter-press reactor. Through…

On 29 April, Guillermo Diaz Sainz from our partner Universidad de Cantabria took the stage at the CO₂-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2025 in Cologne, presenting on behalf of the CAPTUS Project. His talk, titled “Electrochemical pathways for CO₂ conversion: Toward sustainable formic acid production in the cement industry”, sparked engaging discussions around innovative solutions…

In the context of the CAPTUS project, a new scientific paper about “Experimental assessment of different reactor configuration approaches for direct CO2 electroreduction to formic acid” written by the partner Universidad de Cantabria (UNICAN) has been published in the Electrochimica Acta. Electrochemical conversion of CO₂ into formic acid (HCOOH) can help reduce industrial emissions, but it’s…

In the context of the CAPTUS project, a new scientific paper about “Advances in the development of innovative Bi-Sn-Sb-based Gas Diffusion Electrodes for continuous CO2 electroreduction to formate” written by the partner Universidad de Cantabria (UNICAN) has been published in the Journal of CO2 utilization. The study explores Bi-Sn-Sb nanoparticles as electrocatalysts for the electrochemical reduction…

In the context of the CAPTUS project, a new scientific paper about “Coupling Ni-based anodes for textile industry process stream electrooxidation with electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to formate in gas phase” written by the partner Universidad de Cantabria (UNICAN) has been recently released in the Journal of CO2 Utilization. The article is already available in the scientific publication section on our website…

In the context of the CAPTUS project, a new scientific paper about “Low nickel loading carbon microfibers fabricated by electrospinning for the glycerol electrooxidation coupled with the continuous gas-phase CO2 reduction reaction towards formate” written by the partner Universidad de Cantabria (UNICAN) has been recently released in the Journal of Power Sources. The article is already available in the scientific…

To promote the full and equal access and participation of females in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), the International Day of Women and Girls in Science takes place on 11 February every year. Within CAPTUS are many inspiring women who are contributing to the project’s progress. One of them is Elly Van de Velde:  At  Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant…