Dhanbad: A two-day national workshop titled “Green Steel Production via Decarbonization for Sustainable and Circular Economy (GSP2024)” was recently held at the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad. The workshop, organized by the Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology (CCB), took place at the Golden Jubilee Lecture Theatre of the Institute.
The event was convened by Professor Madhulika Gupta from the CCB department and co-convened by Professor Ejaz Ahmad from the Department of Chemical Engineering. It brought together prominent academicians, industry leaders, and policymakers, fostering in-depth discussions on sustainable steel production and its role in a circular economy.
Professor Parthasarathi Das, Head of the Department of CCB, opened the workshop with a welcoming address and a detailed introduction to its objectives. Professor Prem Vrat, Chairman of the Board of Governors at IIT-ISM Dhanbad, graced the inaugural session as the Chief Guest. The session was also attended by several distinguished guests, including Professor Sukumar Mishra, Director of IIT-ISM Dhanbad, Professor A.K. Mishra, Director of CSIR-CIMFR Dhanbad, and Professor V. M. S. R. Murthy, Director of IIEST Shibpur.
Dr. Swetavalli Raghavan, Head of Innovation, Strategy, and Government Affairs at the Royal Society of Chemistry, contributed valuable insights during the discussions, enhancing the workshop’s depth.
Around 180 participants, including industry experts, researchers, policymakers, and academicians, gathered to explore the future of green steel production. The workshop addressed the urgent need for decarbonization in steel manufacturing and its crucial role in mitigating climate change. Topics such as hydrogen-based steelmaking, carbon capture and storage (CCS), recycling strategies, and the efficient use of scrap materials were discussed in detail.
The workshop was funded by key organizations, including the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Jharkhand Council on Science, Technology, and Innovation (JCSTI), and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The American Chemical Society (ACS) Publication and the Royal Society of Chemistry sponsored oral and poster prizes for the event.
This prestigious workshop served as an essential platform for advancing discussions on sustainable steel production and the global transition towards a circular economy, marking a significant step in addressing the environmental challenges posed by traditional steel manufacturing processes.
