Organisation/Company Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU) Department Vice-Rectorate for Research Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 5 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The aim of the proposal is to obtain synthesis gas by recovering waste plastics and CO2, two environmental problems that require immediate attention. Specifically, the pyrolysis of plastics and the in-line dry-steam reforming of the volatiles formed is proposed. The CPWV research group, in which the applicants are included, has previously developed this two-stage system for the pyrolysis and steam reforming process, consisting of: i) a conical spouted bed reactor for the pyrolysis stage; ii)



a fluidized bed reactor for the reforming stage. Although this previous strategy has demonstrated the effectiveness of the two-stage system, it is important to note that high hydrogen production in the steam reforming process is associated with high CO2 emissions. Consequently, this new proposal suggests the alternative of directing the process towards obtaining synthesis gas, not only minimizing carbon dioxide emissions, but also converting the process into a possible new route for CO2 recovery. The innovative nature of the proposal, which comprises a continuous process for the joint recovery of plastics and CO2, aimed at obtaining a commercially viable synthesis gas (H2/CO ratio between 1 and 2), poses major challenges in terms of knowledge before a possible final scaling-up of the process. Firstly, it is essential to optimize the operating conditions, using simulation techniques and extensive experimental study, in order to esta

📌 Syngas production by joint valorization of plastic waste and (Santander)
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