Project
D-Carbonize
D-CARBONIZE will create new biocarbon-based value chains in sustainable circular polymers and materials through innovative (de)polymerization catalytic strategies, targeting biocarbon recycling into valuable starting materials for the chemical/polymer industries and providing innovative low-carb catalysis solutions.
To do this, D-CARBONIZE will recruit 12 DCs (Doctoral Candidates) and offer them the possibility to participate in a transversal, innovative training programme based on the principles of Innovative Doctoral Training, which will enable them to become creative, critical, interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral researchers. At the end of their individual projects, the DCs will be able to defend a PhD thesis, obtaining two PhD titles in two different universities/countries. Each PhD student will be hosted in two different host institutions in different countries and will receive additional training by undergoing relevant secondments at the industrial partners’ facilities.
Network / DCS
Twelve Doctoral Candidates will be integrated in a multidisciplinary & interdisciplinary team formed by 6 academic groups, 5 companies and 1 industry association all focused on a common goal. The 12 DCs will be awarded double doctoral degrees by 2 universities in 2 different countries at the end of the training program.
Research & Training
D-Carbonize brings together leading high-education institutions, research centers and companies to form an innovation community able to offer excellent research and training both in R&D and entrepreneurship.
Events
D-carbonize will host several network-wide training events to provide our DCs with the necessary skills to succeed in their scientific career as well as with tailored soft skills: 3 Workshops (open to external DCs) and 1 D-Carbonize School will be organized throughout the project lifetime.
