"The best energy is energy conservation," said Bao Xin, the president of the University of Science and Technology of China, and as a guest at "Future China 2" where carbon peak was reached | Bao Xin | Future China 2
Currently, achieving carbon peak and carbon neutrality has become a widespread and profound economic and social transformation. The fifth episode of the second season of "Future China" premiered on Dongfang TV at 20:30 on August 4th, broadcasted on Anhui TV at 21:30, broadcasted on Zhejiang TV at 21:40 on August 7th, and broadcasted on Jiangsu TV at 21:40 on August 8th. In this issue, Bao Xin, a physical chemist, an academician of the CAS Member, and president of the University of Science and Technology of China, is invited to discuss green energy issues and new ways of energy conservation and emission reduction.
As Bao Xin and academicians have pointed out, compared to developed Western countries achieving the dual carbon target with a per capita GDP of about 25000 US dollars, "China's current per capita GDP is about 10000-12000 US dollars, and we strive to achieve carbon peak before 2030. The time is tighter, the scope is greater, and the difficulties are more." In the process of promoting the deepening development of the dual carbon strategy, there are still many obstacles, pain points, and difficulties. "The future of dual carbon must rely on disruptive science and technology."
How difficult is it to convert methane with high selectivity? What is the experience of becoming a "big shot" who has appeared on Science several times? For over 40 years, Bao Xin and his team have been engaged in the creation of new catalytic materials and the research and development of clean and efficient energy conversion processes, providing important support for China to reduce its dependence on oil imports and achieve green and low-carbon transformation. The achievement recognized by the 2020 National Natural Science First Prize is the new synthesis strategy proposed by Bao Xin and the academician team under the guidance of "nano confined catalysis". It is understood that the the State Natural Science Award adheres to the principle of "fewer but better" and has been vacant for several times in history. Just last month, Bao Xinhe was also awarded the 9th China Catalysis Achievement Award, which is the highest academic award in the field of catalysis in China.
Since the implementation of carbon dioxide flooding technology in the East China Oilfield, more than 1.3 million tons of liquid carbon dioxide have been injected, equivalent to planting more than 12 million trees. A group of people, through technological means, have collected the already generated carbon dioxide and used it for their own benefit. In the program, Lin Pengxiang, a Master of Architecture Design and Manufacturing from University College London, went to the first carbon dioxide oil displacement pilot demonstration base of Sinopec - Caoshe Oilfield.
At the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, the Zhangjiakou division lit the first torch in Olympic history to use hydrogen energy as fuel, showcasing China's green and low-carbon development concept to the world. In the eyes of Ding Ruoxu, a Master of Arts in Cultural Management at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, lowering the price of hydrogen production and achieving hydrogen freedom is a crucial issue.
"The best energy in the world is energy conservation," concluded Bao Xin. Currently, scientists are studying the working mechanisms of different catalysts in order to find more efficient and suitable catalysts. This is of great strategic significance for China, a resource and energy consuming country, to achieve carbon neutrality.
