SUN2CN Consortium
SUN2CN is a highly interdisciplinary project that involves nano/microfabrication; electrocatalyst design, synthesis and integration; photo/electrocatalytic conversion; process and device modelling and development. The SUN2CN consortium, composed of 4 research groups and 2 high-tech SMEs:
Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology
Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is the interdisciplinary public research centre for natural and engineering sciences in Luxembourg and the Greater Region.
LIST’s role in the project - Plasma and Vapor Deposition Processes (PLAVA)
Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) - https://www.list.lu/
Plasma and Vapor Deposition Processes (PLAVA) group at LIST - https://researchportal.list.lu/organisation/detail/plava
University of Twente
The University of Twente (UT) is a leading European institution known for translating fundamental science into high-impact technological solutions through strong interdisciplinary integration of chemistry, materials science, and engineering. Within its Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry, the Mesoscale Chemical Systems (MCS) group develops advanced material architectures and cleanroom-based process technologies that bridge laboratory innovation and industrial implementation. The group has a strong track record in microfabrication, additive manufacturing of inorganic materials (e.g., ceramics and glass), microstructured reactors, and (photo)electrocatalytic systems for chemical production.
UT’s role in the project - In SUN2CN, the group develops integrated membrane–photovoltaic (PV) platforms for electrochemical conversion, enabling direct coupling of solar energy to chemical synthesis. This approach targets high-efficiency, modular reactor concepts that support the transition to decentralized, circular chemical manufacturing.
University of Twente (UT) - https://www.utwente.nl/en
Mesoscale Chemical Systems (MCS) group at UT - https://www.utwente.nl/en/tnw/mcs/
University of Montpellier & Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
University of Montpellier (UM) & Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)
UM & CNRS's role in the project -
University of Montpellier (UM) - https://www.umontpellier.fr/en/
University of Limerick
University of Limerick (UL)
UL’s role in the project - The Materials and Catalysis Modelling (MACATANO) group is a multiscale modelling group with the capacity for experimental validation.
University of Limerick (UL) - https://www.ul.ie/
Materials and Catalysis Modelling (MACATANO) group at UL - https://macatamo-group.com/
BTG Biomass Technology Group BV
BTG Biomass Technology Group (BTG) is an independent Dutch SME based in Enschede, with more than three decades of experience in the bioeconomy, specializing in the conversion of biomass and residues into bioenergy, biofuels and bio‑based materials. BTG combines consultancy, research & technology development (RTD) and project development, covering the full value chain from biomass sourcing and conversion to sustainability assessment, LCA, market applications and policy analysis. The company is widely recognized for its expertise in thermochemical conversion technologies, particularly fast pyrolysis, and has played leading roles as coordinator and partner in numerous EU‑funded Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe projects. Through its strong involvement in European research and innovation programmes, BTG helps bridge the gap between R&D and large‑scale industrial deployment of sustainable bio‑based solutions.
BTG’s role in the project - BTG will use a the prospective LCA (pLCA) methodology to analyze the environmental impact of producing the targeted C-N compounds with the envisaged Solar-to-X technology, using a cradle-to-gate LCA based on the value chain will be developed. The pLCA can ‘prove’ the benefits of the technology, show ‘hotspots’ open to improvement (lowering the environmental impact and can be used for benchmarking. Furthermore, BTG will contribute to the Creation of an exploitation plan, including a Feasibility Study (FS) and a Tech-to-Market (TtM) strategy.
BTG Biomass Technology Group (BTG) - https://www.btgworld.com/en/