Electrochemical technologies for deep decarbonization? : A heterodox technology assessment
Jorrit P. Smit (Leiden University)
Biliškov, Nikola (Ruđer Bošković Institute)
Tsagkari, Marouko (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals)

Date:	2025
Description:	6 pàg.
Abstract:	Increasingly, electrochemical energy storage and conversion technologies are considered key enablers of a deep decarbonization of society. However, given the real possibility that these technologies may delay rather than advance climate action, it is crucial that policy-makers, industry, and researchers actively engage in developing principles for more responsible or 'convivial' use of these technologies. We demonstrate how current electrochemical research and innovation in green hydrogen and CO2 utilization is embedded in orthodox politicaleconomic discourses and infrastructures. As part of a technology assessment based on Zoellick and Bisht's (2018) degrowth perspective, we explore examples of electrochemical innovation that could fit heterodox political-economic scenarios and present approaches for future interdisciplinary research on convivial electrochemical innovation.
Note:	Unidad de excelencia María de Maeztu CEX2019-000940-M
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	Convivial innovation ; Degrowth ; Electrochemistry ; Energy storage and conversion ; Political economy
Published in:	Zeitschrift fur Technikfolgenabschatzung in Theorie und Praxis / Journal for Technology Assessment in Theory and Practice, Vol. 34, Num. 3 (December 2025) , p. 33-38, ISSN 2567-8833

DOI: 10.14512/tatup.7218

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