VIVALDI results featured in plenary talk at the GDE Symposium in Berlin

VIVALDI partner Deepak Pant (VITO) was invited to deliver a plenary lecture at the recent Gas Diffusion Electrode (GDE) Symposium held in Berlin on 2-4 September 2025. His talk, “Overcoming the Stability Challenge: Metal-Based Gas Diffusion Electrodes for Long-term CO₂ Electroreduction,” highlighted progress made within the VIVALDI project and connected initiatives including Fuels-C, CLUE, MSCA ECOMATES, and ECO2Fuel.

The presentation addressed one of the most pressing bottlenecks in electrochemical CO₂ conversion: ensuring long-term stability of gas diffusion electrodes while maintaining performance at scale. By presenting results from collaborative European research, the talk showcased pathways for making CO₂ electroreduction more robust, efficient, and industrially relevant.

The GDE Symposium gathered experts from academia and industry to exchange insights on the latest advances in electrode design, reactor engineering, and upscaling strategies. Covering the full spectrum of GDE research — from fundamental mechanisms to industrial implementation — the event provided a valuable forum for strengthening collaboration across disciplines.

Through contributions such as this plenary lecture, VIVALDI continues to disseminate its results and connect them with the broader research community working toward sustainable CO₂ utilization.