The chemical industry faces a major challenge in transitioning to climate-neutral production in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The electrification of its processes and the use of renewable electricity is a key driver.
The 62nd Tutzing Symposion 2026 will shed light on this transformation and its various facets, such as economic efficiency, technical feasibility, region-specific characteristics and production concepts. The aim is to outline recommendations for research and development and new ways of collaborating across disciplines and between industry and academia to enable this change.
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| Kai Ehrhardt | BASF (Co-Chair) |
|---|---|
| Vanessa Gepert | Air Liquide |
| Michael Häberl | Merck |
| Dirk Holtmann | KIT |
| Elias Klemm | Universität Stuttgart (Chair) |
| Stefan Krämer | Bayer AG Engineering & Technology |
| Udo Kragl | Universität Rostock |
| Ulrike Krewer | KIT |
| Florian Paul | DECHEMA e.V. |
| Julia Riese | Universität Paderborn |
| Kathrin Rübberdt | DECHEMA e.V. |
| Jörg Sauer | KIT |
| Annelies Vandersickel | Universität Stuttgart |
| Horst-Werner Zanthoff | Evonik |
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The Symposion will address the following topics:
1. Benchmarking CO2 footprint reduction concepts
2. Electrification of separation technologies
3. Electrification of (bio-)chemical reactions and reactors
4. Transformation to resilient and sustainable heat supply
5. Concepts for stand-alone and integrated production with renewable electricity
6. Global aspects of electrification
7. Advanced training and qualification
Image source: Xueqing Wu, DECHEMA e.V.
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