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Research Centre for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilisation, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

The Research Centre for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilisation (CCDCU) at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ is committed to developing innovative solutions for reducing COâ‚‚ emissions and converting captured carbon into valuable products. Established in 2018 under the leadership of Professor Mohamed Kheireddine Aroua, the centre plays a key role in advancing research that supports global sustainability goals, particularly in climate action (SDG 13), clean energy (SDG 7), and industrial innovation (SDG 9).

CCDCU aims to be a global leader in research on carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) by developing cutting-edge technologies that support a net-zero carbon future. Its mission includes:

  • Conducting high-impact research on COâ‚‚ capture and its conversion into fuels, chemicals, and other sustainable materials.
  • Training researchers and professionals through postgraduate supervision, workshops, and skill development programs.
  • Collaborating with local and international institutions to accelerate research impact.
  • Providing consultancy services to industries for decarbonisation and sustainable practices.
     

Key Research Activities
The centre focuses on:

  • Innovative COâ‚‚ capture technologies – Developing efficient methods for absorbing and storing carbon emissions.
  • Conversion of COâ‚‚ into valuable products – Exploring chemical and electrochemical processes to transform COâ‚‚ into fuels, polymers, and industrial chemicals.
  • Industry-focused solutions – Partnering with businesses to integrate carbon capture into existing processes.
  • Publishing in leading scientific journals and presenting research at international conferences.