Capturing CO₂ from the atmosphere
and turning it into resources.
The world's leading carbon recycling starts in Hitachi.
NEWS
VISION
Toward Carbon Neutrality in 2050
Ibaraki University Research Team Tackles Social Implementation of Carbon Recycling
CRERC, Carbon Recycling Energy Research Center in Ibaraki University, is an advanced research center for carbon recycling technology, which is essential to achieve carbon neutrality in 2050.
Equipped with research facilities capable of consistently handling the recycling system of CO₂ that causes global warming, “capture, synthesis, and utilization “,CRERC team is collaborating with local government, private companies, and overseas research institutions to research and develop carbon recycling technology and implement it in society.
MISSION
The only advanced institute in Japan that conducts trinity research on carbon recycling technology that captures CO2, synthesizes fuels, and utilizes it.
CO2 Capture UNIT
Direct Air Capture (DAC), which directly captures CO₂ from the atmosphere is studied.
We will conduct a demonstration for social implementation together with our staff members who have extensive practical experience in industry.
Synthesis UNIT
Highly efficient and selective synthesis of methanol from CO₂ to generate carbon neutral fuels (e-fuel, FT synthetic fuel, etc.) from it.
We aim to make breakthroughs in innovative synthetic technologies that will enable us to compete globally.
Utilization UNIT
Develop technologies for the safe and efficient use of carbon-neutral fuels in aviation, marine, heavy transportation equipment, and heat utilization industries.
We will also promote the development of zero-emission technologies for heat engines and environmental assessment technologies from a more integrated perspective.
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