SOREC2 researcher defends a PhD thesis proposal aimed at reducing voltage losses in Perovskite solar cells

Martina D’Andrea, researcher at ICFO in the group of Organic Nanoestructred Photovoltaics led by Prof. Jordi Martorell, presented her PhD thesis proposal on October 2 to be approved by a panel evaluation. The title of her proposal was “Nanophotonic paths to enhance the open circuit voltage in perovskite solar cells“. This defense marks an important milestone of her research plan she is currently conducting within the SOREC2 project framework.

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SOREC2 approach showcased at the “Etanolo a 360°. Che spirito!” conference cicle

Serena Berardi, associate professor from the University of Ferrara (UNIFE) and SOREC2 project team member, participated in the fifth session of the outreach conference cycle, “Etanolo a 360°. Che spirito!”. The session was held on September 18th at the UNIFE facilities in Ferrara.

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SOREC2 present at the European Researchers’ Night 2025

For another consecutive year, the SOREC2 project was present at the European Researchers’ Night, with researcher Valentina Gacha from ICFO taking part in the local event on September 22, 2025, at the Centre Cultural Sant Josep in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat.

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SOREC2 research advances at the 5th International Solar Fuels Conference

Aureliano Macili, a researcher from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and SOREC2 project team member, presented recent findings of his research at the 5th International Solar Fuels Conference, organized by the Royal Chemistry Society.  The conference was held at Newcastle University, UK, from September 1 to 5.

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SOREC2 research showcased at two Italian electrochemical energy events

Alberto Magliocco, a researcher at the University of Ferrara (UNIFE) and a member of the SOREC2 consortium, recently presented the progress of his research work on photoelectrochemical CO₂ conversion coupled to water oxidation at two parallel scientific events in Padova, Italy.
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SOREC2 showcased at ICCDU 2025

Two members of the SOREC2 research team, Alberto Magliocco (UNIFE) and Aureliano Macili (UAB), participated in the 22nd International Conference on Carbon Dioxide Utilization (ICCDU 2025), held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 23 to 27 June.  On 26 June, they delivered each an oral presentation highlighting both the broader objectives of the SOREC2 project and specific scientific advances achieved through their current research activities.
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SOREC2 Summer School explores photoelectrochemical solutions for solar fuels

On 4–5 June 2025, the SOREC2 project organized its summer school entitled  “Exploiting Solar Energy for CO₂ Reduction and Energy Storage” . The school was held at the Università degli Studi di Ferrara (UNIFE), in Ferrara (Italy). The event brought together 36 master’s students, PhD candidates, and postdocs to explore cutting-edge approaches in solar energy […]

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SOREC2 organizes a multi dimensional workshop to asses the future of PEC technology

On 8 and 9 May 2025, the SOREC2 consortium, through its partner Democracy X, held a two-day Quadruple Helix Multi-Criteria Workshop at the Residence Palace in the European District of Brussels. The event focused on the future development and application of Photo-Electrochemical Cells (PECs) within the context of sustainable energy and carbon capture technologies.

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SOREC2 Consortium gathers in Ferrara for 3rd general assembly

The SOREC2 consortium held its 3rd General Assembly on June 3, 2025, at the historic building of Chiostro di Santa Maria delle Grazie, part of the Polo Chimico Biomedico Mammuth of the Università degli Studi di Ferrara in Ferrara, Italy. The meeting allowed the project team to review progress, plan next steps, and discuss new strategies for the coming months.

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Carolina Gimbert, invited speaker at H2Future25 conference

Carolina Gimbert, associate professor at the UAB and member of the SOREC2 project, was one of the 10 invited speakers at the nanoGe conference The Future of Hydrogen: Science, Applications, and Energy Transition (H2Future25). The event took place on the island of Eivissa from 5th to 7th May.
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