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| Name | Carbon Recycling Energy Research Center (CRERC) |
| Location | Hitachi Campus (Building N5) 4-12-1 Nakanarusawacho, Hitachi City, Ibaraki ,316-8511,JAPAN |
| Founded | April 1, 2023 |
| Contact | TEL (+81)29-38-5164 |
| Email crerc-steering[at]m.ibaraki.ac.jp | |
| Director | Kotaro Tanaka Professor, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ibaraki University |
| Number of faculty members | 10 |
| Members | Kotaro Tanaka [Director / Utilization unit] |
| Satoshi Sakaida [Unit leader for Capture unit] Hiroki Fukumoto [Unit leader for Synthesis unit] Yasuyuki Sakai [Unit leader for Utilization unit] | |
| Yanlong Li, Tomoyasu Nishizawa [Capture unit] /Keiichi Koseki, Haruki Nagakawa [Synthesis unit] / Terumitsu Hirata, Yukiko Yoshida [Utilization unit] |
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To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, we must reduce CO₂ emissions while maintaining socioeconomic activities. As a means of achieving this, the use of heat obtained from renewable energy sources and the combustion of fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia that do not contain carbon is being considered, and research and development regarding such carbon-free energy production methods are underway. In addition, to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, it is considered important to use a technology called carbon recycling, in which carbon dioxide is consumed, i.e., effectively used as a new resource.
The Carbon Recycling Energy Research Center (CRERC) at Ibaraki University aims to develop and implement carbon-neutral technologies in the area of heat utilization, which is difficult to electrify. CRERC is conducting research and educational activities focusing on the development of carbon recycling technology as well as technology for the safe use of decarbonized fuels.
In the development of carbon recycling technology for use in society, we will promote research on the three pillars of carbon dioxide capture, fuel synthesis, and highly efficient use of fuels.
In particular, energy is required for CO2 capture and fuel synthesis, and we aim to develop a method that significantly reduces this energy compared to existing methods.
Through research and technological development at CRERC, we hope to contribute to the promotion of carbon neutrality in Hitachi City and Ibaraki Prefecture where we are based.
Furthermore, we are committed to sharing new technologies with the world and contributing to the reduction of global CO₂ emissions.
If you are interested in these research activities, you are welcome to join us and study with us.
We sincerely appreciate your continued support and cooperation.
Kotaro Tanaka
Director, CRERC
