3C’s – Clean, Capture and Convert (Approach towards Sustainability)

This course, “3C’s – Clean, Capture and Convert (Approach towards Sustainability),” explores innovative and sustainable approaches to addressing global energy and environmental challenges. The three pillars — Clean, Capture, and Convert — represent a comprehensive strategy to achieve a sustainable future through clean technologies, carbon management, and energy conversion systems. The course begins with an overview of environmental issues, energy demands, and sustainability concepts. It examines clean energy generation methods, pollution control strategies, and waste minimization techniques under the “Clean” component. The “Capture” module focuses on technologies for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), as well as methods to capture waste heat and other by-products for reuse. The “Convert” segment delves into advanced conversion technologies that transform waste and captured carbon into valuable products such as fuels, chemicals, and materials. Through a multidisciplinary approach, this course integrates principles from environmental engineering, energy science, and sustainability studies. Learners will gain insights into life-cycle assessment, techno-economic feasibility, and the policy landscape supporting sustainable technologies. The course emphasizes real-world applications, emerging innovations, and case studies from India and across the world. By the end of the course, learners will develop a holistic understanding of how the 3C’s approach—Clean, Capture, and Convert—can drive the transition toward a low-carbon, circular, and sustainable future.