The CRONUS project took center stage at the 12th International Conference on Sustainable Waste Management, held in Paphos, Cyprus, from 25 to 28 June 2025. During a dedicated session focused entirely on the project, several key innovations and developments in carbon capture and utilization were presented by CRONUS partners.

Prof. Malamis from Brunel University opened the session, showcasing how the CRONUS project is pushing the boundaries of carbon capture and utilization technologies, reinforcing the project’s pivotal role in sustainable waste management and climate change mitigation.

Dr. Panagiotis Kougias of the ELGO team highlighted the advantages of biological CO₂ hydrogenation as implemented in CRONUS Functional Prototype 2 (FP2), emphasizing its potential for efficient and sustainable conversion pathways.

Dr. Sofia Mai, representing the NTUA team, presented a detailed analysis of key operational optimization parameters for CO₂ capture in Functional Prototype 1 (FP1), providing valuable insights into process efficiency and performance metrics.

Dr. Antonio Grimalt Alemany from the DTU team discussed the technologies behind Functional Prototype 3 (FP3), shedding light on the challenges and innovations related to syngas biomethanation.

Jean Michel Commandré, on behalf of the CIRAD team, presented the pyrolysis technologies developed for Functional Prototype 4 (FP4), outlining their role in enhancing circular bioeconomy pathways.

Dolores Hidalgo from CARTIF introduced the technology combination of anaerobic digestion and microbial electrolysis used in Functional Prototype 5 (FP5), demonstrating its contribution to integrated waste-to-energy systems.

The CRONUS session was expertly chaired by Prof. Malamis from Brunel University and Maria Georgiadou from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, ensuring a dynamic and insightful exchange among project partners and international stakeholders.