In this opportunity Surface Measurement Systems invite you to participate & share with your network the Carbon Capture Innovation Challenge, a groundbreaking contest designed to accelerate the development of sustainable materials solutions to climate change.
Organized in alongside MOF2024, taking place in Singapore on 15 – 19 July, this challenge focuses on the innovative use of a state-of-the-art scientific instrument capable of measuring the capture of carbon dioxide in adsorbent materials, including both direct air capture and flue gas capture.
The winner of this contest will receive – on behalf of their institution – a state of the art DVS Carbon instrument completely free-of-charge with a value of over US$150,000, enabling them to advance their research and contribute significantly to the fight against global warming.
Challenge Guidelines
- Non-student Participation: Entrants must not be enrolled as students. This contest is open to academics, professional researchers, and innovators.
- Affiliation: Entrants must be currently employed by or associated with an academic institution, government laboratory or start-up companies.
- Authorization for Installation: Entrants must have the authority from their employer or institution or company to receive the instrument in their laboratory or designated research area. Proof of authorization will be required by the competition winner.
- Commitment to Share Knowledge: By entering this contest, participants agree to take part in two Surface Measurement Systems hosted webinar at a future date to present their findings and share their insights with the wider research community, thereby fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Participants are required to submit a brief but comprehensive scientific proposal on their planned use for the DVS-Carbon, detailing the following information. The proforma form is available to be completed which includes the following sections:
- Introduction: A brief overview of your team, laboratory, including your background in carbon capture technology or related fields. (400 words)
- Objective: Clearly state the aims and goals of your proposed research. Describe how the use of the DVS-Carbon carbon dioxide capture measurement instrument will advance your research objectives and why it is essential to this project. (400 words)
- Methodology: Outline the scientific methods and approaches you will employ to achieve your objectives. Include a brief explanation of how the DVS Carbon instrument will be integrated into your research activities. (400 words)
- Impact: Describe the potential impact of your research on developing sustainable solutions to climate change. Highlight how your project could lead to innovations in carbon capture technologies or the development of new materials as well as your research dissemination plan. (200 words)
- Future Applications: Discuss the broader applications of your research and how it could benefit not just the scientific community, but also contribute to societal and environmental sustainability. (200 words)
- Format: Please submit your proposal in the form below in PDF or Microsoft Word Format.
Submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Innovation and Originality: The uniqueness and creativity of the proposed research in utilizing the carbon dioxide capture measurement instrument.
- Scientific Rigor: The robustness of the scientific methodology and the feasibility of achieving the stated objectives.
- Impact Potential: The potential of the research to contribute significantly to the field of carbon capture and to offer sustainable solutions to climate change.
- Clarity and Coherence: The overall quality of the proposal in terms of clarity, organization, and presentation of ideas.
A panel of 5 independent reviewers will study each proposal and determine the winner based on the criteria mentioned above. In the eventuality that two research proposals cannot be identified as a clear winner, then a preference will be made for a early career researcher.
The winner(s) will be announced after a thorough review of all submissions by a panel of experts in the field of climate science and sustainable technologies. The winner will receive:
- The DVS Carbon: Advanced Carbon Dioxide Capture Measurement Instrument: A cutting-edge tool designed to accurately measure the capture of carbon dioxide in materials, enabling advanced research in the field.
- Public Recognition: The winning team will be featured in press releases and highlighted at a special ceremony announcing the winner on the plenary stage at MOF 2024 in Singapore, gaining recognition for their innovative contributions to climate science.
- Webinar Presentation Opportunity: An invitation to present their research findings and share their insights in an exclusive webinar, reaching a wide audience of industry professionals, researchers, and environmental advocates.
Submission Deadline – 7th June 2024
· All proposals must be submitted by 7th June 2024. The winner will be announced on the plenary stage at MOF 2024.
- Publications where the instrument data is included should mention the instrument name and manufacturer, if agreed by both parties.
- Commitment to conduct an In-house workshop, dates to be mutually agreed, to showcase the instrument applications.
- Permission granted for our marketing team to build a campaign around the installation of the equipment at the selected location.
- Upon mutual agreement, act as reference laboratory for local prospective customers of such equipment.
- Extra cost that may derived after installation (i.e: relocation, service and aftersales support) are not included on this award.
- Submissions must be made with the approval of the institution assigned to receive the instrument.
For more information: https://www.sorptionhub.com/mof24-cc-challenge
