Book of Abstracts: Energy Transition Research & Innovation Conference - ETRI 2023

Welcome to the Book of Abstracts of the 6th Energy Transition Research
& Innovation Conference (ETRI 2023)!

The Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI) at the
University of São Paulo (USP) extends a warm welcome to all readers.
ETRI 2023, partially sponsored by Shell, was held from the 7th to the 9th
of November 2023 at USP's vibrant Campus Butantã. It showcased
groundbreaking advancements and fostered an environment of
collaboration and innovation.

This year marked a significant milestone as ETRI opened its doors to
academic institutions beyond USP, as well as industry and government
representatives. The enthusiastic response was overwhelming, with 542
attendees—an impressive 116% increase from last year's conference.
Among the participants were 384 RCGI researchers, 58 external
researchers, 25 government officials, 12 industry leaders, and 22
journalists, all contributing to a dynamic and diverse gathering.

The event was structured to maximise engagement and knowledge
exchange, featuring an opening ceremony, four keynote speakers, eight
panels, twenty short oral sessions, and a closing ceremony where we
honoured excellence with the ETRI Excellence Awards. With 52 speakers
and 21 esteemed professors on the Scientific Committee covering nine
thematic tracks, the conference buzzed with insightful discussions and
presentations, all organised into four parallel sessions daily.

We were privileged to host distinguished speakers like Ambassador André
Correa do Lago, Professor Dr Vahan Agopyan, Professor Dr Carlos
Nobre, Plinio Nastari – founder of DATAGRO, Olivier Wambersie –
General Manager of Technology and Innovation at Shell Brasil, and Elbia
Gannoun CEO from Abeeolica, among other notable experts. Their
contributions enriched the conference, providing diverse perspectives and
expertise on the pressing issue of energy transition.

This year's ETRI saw a record number of 226 abstracts, a 35% increase
from 2022, with 22% coming from external participants—a testament to
the growing interest and collaborative spirit in the field of energy transition.
The conference also enjoyed substantial media coverage with more than
60 organic publications and significant engagement on RCGI's social
media platforms, underscoring the broad interest and commitment to
energy innovation from all sectors of society.

We present the culmination of these efforts in the Book of Abstracts of
ETRI 2023. It encapsulates the rich array of research and ideas presented
during the conference's twenty short oral sessions, highlighting the work of
226 dedicated researchers. We are thrilled to share this wealth of
knowledge with you and look forward to continuing this journey of
discovery and innovation together.

Thank you for being a part of this remarkable event. We eagerly anticipate
welcoming you to the next ETRI in 2024!