SOREC2 researchers board the “The Science Wagon”
Carolina Gimbert and Xavier Sala, two researchers from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and team members of the SOREC2 consortium, have recently participated in a podcast as part of the UAB’s “El Vagó de la Ciència“ (The Science Wagon) initiative. During the interview with journalist Olga Vallejo, they delved into the topic of green hydrogen, a promising alternative energy source, complementary to SOREC2 technology with the common final goal of reducing anthropogenic carbon footprint. Gimbert and Sala are members of the CatSyNanoMat and Seloxcat research groups, respectively.
What is “The Science Wagon”?
“The Science Wagon” is a unique outreach initiative that transforms a train carriage from Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat into a mobile science laboratory. Furthermore, through interactive activities and engaging media, the project aims to share research findings with the public. In addition, it promotes scientific education and lifelong learning, and also explores innovative outreach methods to connect with diverse audiences.
This year, “The Science Wagon” specifically targets reducing fossil fuel use and actively contributes to combating climate change. As stated in the official description: “With this edition, we want to contribute to the commitment of sharing knowledge with society to address the climate emergency and its effects, highlighting the importance of reducing the use of fossil fuels.”
