Book "Latest Catalytic Technologies Aiming for Carbon Neutrality"

■Title "Blueprint for a Methanol Society - Towards Carbon Neutrality" In the pursuit of achieving carbon neutrality, methanol, which can be produced from CO₂ and hydrogen derived from renewable energy, is gaining attention as a new energy carrier. This seminar will clarify the essence of global warming and energy issues, explain the concept of a CO₂-methanol circular society, explore the possibilities of energy utilization and chemical raw material use, and discuss the latest global trends. Furthermore, participants will systematically learn about the roadmap towards 2050, business models, and the necessary technological developments. 【Target Audience】 - Engineers and researchers in the energy, chemical, and automotive industries - Business planning, management planning, and policy-making personnel - Those considering decarbonization strategies or new business ventures - Individuals interested in means to achieve carbon neutrality

■ Title: "Industrial Catalytic Technologies Effective for CO2 Reduction - Production of Fuels, Chemicals, and Polymers from Renewable Hydrogen and CO2 -" ―― Transforming CO2 and hydrogen into resources. An overview of the development trends in e-fuels, SAF, methanol synthesis, and compact FT processes. Key points in the design of highly active and durable catalysts and challenges for social implementation will be explained from the perspective of industrial catalysis. ■ Date and Time: May 14, 2026 (Thursday) 13:30 - 16:30 ■ Zoom Streaming (with materials, limited-time replay available) 【Knowledge Gained from the Seminar】 Synthesis technologies for fuels and chemicals from CO2, global trends in CO2 utilization technologies 【Target Audience for the Seminar】 Researchers interested in CO2 reduction and the production of fuels, chemicals, and polymers using CO2.

To effectively promote CO2 reduction, it is essential to develop catalytic processes that are not limited to laboratory-level reactions but can operate stably over the long term and be industrialized. The synthesis technologies for fuels, chemicals, and polymers using hydrogen derived from renewable energy and CO2 are crucial technologies for breaking away from dependence on fossil resources, and research, development, and implementation are accelerating globally. In the fuel sector, e-methanol and e-fuels synthesized from CO2 and hydrogen are gaining attention as decarbonization measures in the shipping and aviation industries, and the development of highly active and durable methanol synthesis catalysts and compact FT synthesis processes is underway. In the chemical sector, advancements are being made in reaction pathways, such as the reverse shift reaction that converts CO2 to carbon monoxide and the direct conversion to oxygen-containing compounds with two or more carbon atoms. Furthermore, in the polymer sector, the practical application of polycarbonate and polyurethane derived from CO2 is progressing, with molecular weight control and property enhancement through catalyst design becoming competitive factors. This overview aims to organize and introduce these technological trends from the perspective of industrial catalysts, hoping to contribute to the social implementation of future CO2 utilization technologies.