Griphus Project

Green Innovative Photocatalytic systems for CO2 Utilization to produce e- fuelS

Techfem is part of the consortium working on GRIPHUS project

GRIPHUS (Green Innovative Photocatalytic Systems for CO₂ Utilization to Produce E-Fuels) is an ambitious project aimed at transforming CO₂ from a challenge into a valuable resource.
The initiative focuses on developing advanced photocatalytic membrane reactors to produce sustainable e-fuels, such as methanol, using captured CO₂ and green hydrogen.

The approach combines:

• Lab-scale prototype development
• Multiscale modeling
• Quantum chemical simulations

The ultimate goal is to contribute to a circular, low-carbon economy and foster innovation among both SMEs and large industrial players in the emerging e-fuels market.

This three-year project brings together leading expertise from across Europe:

1. Institute on Membrane Technology – CNR (Coordinator, Italy)
2. Techfem S.p.A. (Italy)
3. Jožef Stefan Institute – Department for Advanced Materials (Slovenia)
4. University of Latvia – Institute of Solid State Physics (Latvia)

Progress to Date

• Successful online kick-off meeting held on July 4, aligning technical and industrial objectives
• Project visual identity established for communication and outreach
• Laboratory activities underway, paving the way for prototype development

Funding
GRIPHUS is supported under the M-ERA.NET 2024 Joint Transnational Call, with funding provided by:

Regione Calabria (Italy)
Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation (Slovenia)
Latvian Council of Science (Latvia)