Applicant: Felicia Di Costola
Home institution: Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Conference: Power-to-X for a Sustainable Future
Location: University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland
Dates: 6–10 July 2026 (poster session: 9 July)
Poster title: Modulating Copper Surface Properties via Cu-Al Bimetallic Design
Advancing CO₂ electroreduction through bimetallic catalyst design and scientific exchange!
Through the EU-CONCERT COST Action (CA24103) Young Researcher and Innovator Conference Grant (YRICG) programme, an EU-CONCERT researcher participated in the “Power-to-X for a Sustainable Future” conference, held at the University of Iceland in Reykjavík, Iceland.
During the conference, the researcher presented a poster entitled “Modulating Copper Surface Properties via Cu-Al Bimetallic Design”, showcasing research on Cu-based and Cu-Al bimetallic catalysts for the electrochemical reduction of CO₂. The work addressed catalyst preparation, electrochemical performance, degradation mechanisms, and in situ/operando characterization.
The poster session provided an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge and discuss key challenges in electrocatalysis with researchers from different institutions. Topics included experimental approaches, reproducibility, benchmarking, catalyst stability, and the interpretation of operando data. A particularly rewarding highlight was receiving a Poster Award, which further increased the visibility of the research and encouraged additional scientific discussions.
Beyond the scientific programme, the conference offered valuable opportunities to establish new international contacts, explore potential future collaborations, and strengthen participation in the EU-CONCERT network, particularly within Working Group 2 (WG2).
The programme also included a group excursion, providing an opportunity to connect with fellow participants in a more informal setting while experiencing Iceland’s remarkable natural landscape.
EU-CONCERT is pleased to support the participation of young researchers in international scientific events, fostering knowledge exchange, networking, and new collaborative opportunities through its YRI Grant programme.
