CUPOLA project

This training is part of the project “CUPOLA — Carbon-neutral pathways of recycling marine plastic waste”, GA No. 101086071, https://cupola-eu.com/
16th July 2026 13:30-16:00 (Irish Standard Time); 14:30-17:00 CEST

Join Microsoft Teams meeting:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/379048118885247?p=SzUHmD6GbFgG5n419R

Meeting ID: 379 048 118 885 247
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Programme (Irish Standard Time):
13:30-14:00
Dr Abdullah Alabdulghani
University College Dublin
Transient characterisation methodologies to interrogate reaction mechanisms

14:00-14:30
Dr Parul Johar
Trinity College Dublin
Harnessing plant-derived synergy to upcycle plastics

14:30-15:00
Dr Brendan Bulfin
University College Cork
Metal oxide chemical looping cycles for carbon utilization and energy storage

15:00-15:30
Dr Veronica Sofianos
University College Dublin
Exploring metal borides for direct seawater electrolysis

15:30-15:45
Doireann O’Leary Brennan
University College Cork
Sustainable design of H-ZSM-5 zeolites for pyrolysis of polypropylene plastic to hydrocarbon products

15:45-16:00
Emilia Kazek
University College Dublin
Chemical recycling of polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride
This training is open to everyone, including students, PhD students, professionals, researchers, and environmental enthusiasts. Join us to expand your knowledge, exchange ideas, and connect with others working in catalysis, plastics upcycling and circular materials chemistry.

The programme can be downloaded below.