Third Circular

CUUTE-1
The First Symposium on Carbon Ultimate Utilization
Technologies for the Global Environment

Date Tue 14 - Fri 17 December, 2021
Venue Nara Kasugano International Forum 甍 IRAKAURL http://web.apollon.nta.co.jp/CUUTE-1/
Organized by :The Iron and Steel Institute of Japan,ISIJ
Co Organized by :The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan

Third Circular

CUUTE-1
The First Symposium on Carbon Ultimate Utilization
Technologies for the Global Environment

Contents

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1

Introduction

2

Organizing Committee / International Scientific Committee

3

Conference Schedule / Lecturers

4Topics / Important Dates

5

Call for Abstract

6Social Events

7Registration / VISA / Accommodation

8Conference Venue / Access to Nara

9General Information (Travel Tips)

Introduction

On behalf of the symposium, it is my great pleasure to introduce
you to the First Symposium on Carbon Ultimate Utilization
Technologies for the Global Environment (CUUTE-1), Nara,Japan, on 14th -17th December, 2021.
The major themes of this new conference will be ultimate
carbon utilization, and establishment of low-carbon industries
and society. The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC) considers carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as a factor in global warming. Modern steel
industry and other manufacturing sectors have achieved high energy savings and reduced
CO2 emissions. However, further activities are required to further reduce carbon according to
the demands of the times.
Carbon has High exergy and is essential as an energy source for efficient operation ofindustry, and innovative effective utilization technologies of carbon resources according to CO2emission control is expected to be important more. Then, this new conference is organized
to seek paths for ultimate utilization of carbon resources in the iron and steel industry andmanufacturing industries for still having harmony with the global environment. Topics include
utilization technology of carbon resources in iron and steel, chemical and manufacturingindustries, and CO2 recovery, CO2 utilization for production of carbon materials and industrial
utilization of the carbon materials. Also, including carbon energy system assessment and life
cycle assessment integrating the entire processes.
CUUTE-1 intends to gather domestic and international knowledge for the developmentof new low carbon technologies and low carbon processes. This conference will showcase
innovation and technology, provide details of the latest industry solutions to carbon utilization
issues, and will demonstrate how the industries and researches are meeting those many
challenges related with the issues.
I heartily welcome your participation in CUUTE-1 in beautiful Autumn of Nara of theJapanese old capital having 1300 years’ history.

Yukitaka Kato,
Chair of CUUTE-1,
Tokyo Institute of Technology

2Organizing Committee /International Scientific Committee

Organizing Committee
Members
Organized by
The Iron and Steel Institute of Japan,ISIJ
Co-Organized by
The Society of Chemical Engineers, JapanConference Chair
KATO, Yukitaka (Tokyo Institute of Technology)Conference Co-Chair
NOGAMI, Hiroshi (Tohoku University)
NAKAGAKI, Takao (Waseda University)
MURAKAMI, Hideki(NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION)

Committee
ADSCHIRI, Tadafumi (Tohoku University)
AKAI, Makoto (Kyushu University)
HANAZAWA, Kazuhiro (JFE Steel Corporation)
HAYASHI, Jun-ichiro (Kyushu University)
HAYASHI, Shunichi(NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION)
KASAI, Eiki (Tohoku University)
KISHIMOTO, Yasuo (JFE Steel Corporation)
KUDO, Shinji (Kyushu University)
KUNITOMO, Kazuya (Kyushu University)
MARUOKA, Nobuhiro (Tohoku University)
MATSUKATA, Masahiko (Waseda University)
MORITA, Kazuki (The University of Tokyo)
NAKANO, Kaoru (NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION)
NAKAO, Shinichi (Kogakuin University)
NOMURA, Takahiro (Hokkaido University)
NOUCHI, Taihei (JFE Steel Corporation)
OKUYAMA, Goro (JFE Steel Corporation)
ONO, Hideki (Toyama University)
SAITO, Koji (NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION)
SAKAMOTO, Koichi (Kobe Steel, LTD)SEKIYA, Masahiro(NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION)TANAKA, Toshihiro (Osaka University)
TOYAMA, Takeshi (Nihon University)
UEDA, Shigeru (Tohoku University)

YAMADA, Hidetaka(Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth, RITE)YAMAJI, Kenji(Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth, RITE)

3YAMANAKA, Ichiro (Tokyo Institute of Technology)
YAMASUE, Eiji (Ritsumeikan University)
YASUDA, Hideyuki (Kyoto University)
YASUMURO, Motoharu (Kobe Steel, LTD)

Corporating Organizations& Companies
Architectural Institute of Japan
Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia (AIM), Italy
The Chemical Society of JapanThe Chinese Society for Metals (CSM), China
Czech Metallurgical Society, Czech RepublicHungarian Mining and Metallurgical Society (OMBKE), Hungary
The Institute of Life Cycle Assessment, Japan
Japan Association of Corrosion Control
The Japan Bridge Association
The Japan Institute of Energy
The Japan Institute of Metals and Materials
The Japan Research and development Center for Metals
Japan Society of Civil Engineers
The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME)Japanese Society of Steel Construction
The Mining and Materials Processing Institute of Japan
Society of Environmental Science, JapanThe Swedish Steel Producers Association (Jernkontoret), Sweden

Conference Schedule / Lecturers

Conference ScheduleDay

Morning

Tue 14 December,
2021

Afternoon

Evening

Registration

Welcome Party

Wed 15 December,
2021

Technical Sessions

Technical Sessions

Thu 16 December,
2021

Technical Sessions

Technical Sessions

Fri 17 December,
2021

Technical Sessions

Closing

Banquet at Nara Hotel

Plenary Lecturers▪Ph. D. Keigo Akimoto, Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE)▪Prof. Daqiang Cang, University of Science and Technology Beijing▪Prof. Takeo Hoshino, The University of Tokyo▪Dr. Peter Levi, International Energy Agency▪Mr. Henk Reimink, World Steel Association▪Dr. Sang-Ho Yi, POSCO4

Topics / Important Dates

Topics1.Perspective for Low Carbon Society(1)Megatrends in industrial sector: Energy efficiency, Decarbonization, Electrification(2)Sector coupling: Poly-production, Synergy system, Material and electricity network(3)System modeling and analysis: LC-CO2 analysis, Techno-socio-economic analysis,Carbon recycling, neutral, and negative emission technologies
2.Advanced Carbon Utilization(1)Iron and steel making industry: Ultimate efficiency improvement, Novel processes,Diversification of carbon sources, Process integration(2)Chemical industry: Oil refinery and petrochemical complex, Inorganic material
production, Process intensification and integration(3)Generation and utilization of heat and power: Utilities in commercial, residential,industrial, and transportation sectors
3.CO2 Utilization and Storage(1)Hydrogen-based energy system: CO2-free hydrogen production, International anddomestic supply chain(2)CO2 capture/separation technologies: Pre/post combustion removal, Direct air
capture, Amine-based solvents, Membranes, Solid sorbents, Chemical looping, Oxyfuel(3)CO2 conversion processes: Electrolysis cells, Artificial photosynthesis, Catalytic
methanation and syngas production, Biological conversion(4)CO2 utilization/sequestration technologies: Geological / Ocean storage, Enhanced
oil / gas recovery, Mineralization, Solid hydrocarbon feedstocks, Enhanced weathering,
CO2 fertilization

Important Dates :Deadline of Revision for Submitted Abstract :Start of New Abstract (200 words) Submission :Deadline of New Abstract (200 words) Submission :Notification of Abstract Acceptance :Deadline of Extended Abstract ( < 2 pages ) Submission :Deadline of Early Bird Registration :515 November, 2020
01 December, 2020
15 February, 2021
15 April, 2021
30 June, 2021
15 July, 2021

Call for Abstract

Period of Revision for Submitted Abstract

01 October - 15 November, 2020
Deadline of “New” Abstract (200 words) Submission

15 February, 2021

Notification of Abstract Acceptance

15 April, 2021

Deadline of Extended Abstract ( < 2 pages ) Submission

30 June, 2021

Abstract Submission Instruction• All abstracts must be submitted online at CUUTE-1 website.
• Only One Abstract per Presenter is accepted for submission.
• Fax and e-mail submission are not accepted.
• The body of abstract without images should be written not exceeding 200 words.
• You are requested to choose the Topics that are most applicable to your abstract theme.
• Once the abstract is submitted, notification of abstract receipt will automatically be sent tosubmitter's registered e-mail address.
If you do not receive the above, please contact to CUUTE-1 secretariat (cuute-1@nta.co.jp).
Extended Abstract submission Instruction will be notified on the website once ready.

Type of Presentation
Either Oral or Poster presentations are accepted. However, the Program Committee will makethe final decision.

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Social Events

Social Events[Welcome reception]
Date : Tue. 14 December , 2021
Venue: Nara Kasugano International Forum 甍 IRAKA[Banquet]
Date : Thu. 16 December, 2021
Venue : Nara Hotel
Nara Hotel is one of the most historic hotels in Japan.
Its appearance has not faded since its construction 100 years ago.
You'll find classical elegance throughout the main building, whichis built of Japanese cypress in the style of a Momoyama period residence.
Visited by historical figures and dignitaries such as Helen Keller, Audrey Hepburn, and Albert
Einstein, etc. You’ll see a old piano which was played by Albert Einstein in the lobby.
(Photo: upper-right)

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Registration / VISA / Accommodation

Deadline of Early Bird Registration

15 July, 2021

Deadline of Regular Registration

12 November, 2021
Registration Fees

Early Bird
Registration

Regular Registration Onsite Registration

Regular Participant

JPY 90,000

JPY 110,000

JPY 120,000

Student

JPY 50,000

JPY 60,000

JPY 70,000

AccompanyingPersonDocuments for Visaacquisition

JPY 35,000
JPY 10,000• All participants are subject to register online in advance or on-site at the venue.
• All presenters are required to register for Early Bird registration in order to make apresentation.
• Students are requested to show their Student ID card at the on-site registration desk.

Entitlement
Registration fees for Regular Participant and Student includes:
Session participation, Conference kit, Welcome Reception, Coffee Breaks, Banquet
Registration fee for Accompanying Person includes:
Welcome Reception, Coffee Breaks, Banquet

Payment MethodsAfter registering through symposium web site, all payments must be made in Japanese yen
by credit card.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
No refund after 16 July, 2021.

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VISA Information
Please be careful of visa requirement for travel to Japan under participants own responsibility.
As of August 2020, Japan has taken measures concerning the Visa Exemption Arrangementswith 68 countries and regions. However, visa exemption measures have been suspended forthe time being, except few countries/regions, as a border measures against novel coronavirus(COVID-19).
To check the updated information for Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread ofnovel coronavirus (COVID-19) , please visit Consular Services at Ministry of Foreign Affairs ofJapan official site.
https://www.mofa.go.jp/p_pd/ipr/page7e_900126.html

Accommodation
CUUTE-1 offers official hotels in downtown NARA with easy access to stations, restaurants,and shops. To the conference venue, it takes approx. 20-30 min. walk, or 10-15 min. bus ride.
Please visit at https://va.apollon.nta.co.jp/cuute-1_R/shukuhaku (CUUTE-1 Registration andAccommodation)
Booking Deadline: 14 November, 2021.
Rates are per person, per night including breakfast and taxes.
① HOTEL NIKKO NARA
Access:1-minute walk from JR Nara Station-West Exit.Distance of
30-minute walk to Nara Kasugano International Forum.
(Buses are available from JR Nara Station)
Rate:
Single Room (16 sq. m): JPY 11,800 - 13,300 /night /person
Twin Room (23 sq. m): JPY 9,000 - 10,500 /night /person② NARA WASHINGTON HOTEL PLAZA
Access:5-minute walk from JR Nara Station-East Exit.Distance of
25-minute walk to Nara Kasugano International Forum.
(Buses are available from JR Nara Station)
Rate:
Single Room (13.5 sq. m): JPY 9,500 /night /person
Twin Room (16.5 sq. m): JPY 9,300 /night /person③ COMFORT HOTEL NARA
Access:3-minute walk from JR Nara Station-East Exit.Distance of
25-minute walk to Nara Kasugano International Forum.
(Buses are available from JR Nara Station)
Rate:
Single Room (13 sq. m): JPY 7,900 /night /person
Twin Room (18 sq. m): JPY 6,000 /night /person
9Conference Venue / Access to Nara

Conference Venue
Nara Kasugano International Forum 甍 IRAKA
Nara Kasugano International Forum is located in the center of Nara Park, famous for its
beauty nature and 1,200 tame deer in a calm atmosphere. Nara was an ancient capital ofJapan, and has many historical temples and shrines containing ton of national treasures.Thisconference venue is at a walking distance of 20-25 minutes from many hotels in downtown
Nara. Public buses will be available as well.

Access to Nara
Nara is located in the center of Japan and the middle of the Kansai region. The highway andrailway systems are well developed making Nara accessible from both Osaka and Kyoto inless than an hour. When coming by airport limousine or train from Kansai International Airport
it takes only about 90 minutes making Nara very accessible for visitors from overseas.

KYOTO
SHIGA

HYOGO

SAPPOROOsaka International
AirportOSAKA
NARAMIETOKYO

Kansai InternationalAirport
WAKAYAMAFUKUOKAHOROSHIMANAGOYA

NAHA

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Access from major cities overseas to OSAKA, Kansai (KIX)
Kansai International Airport is a 24-hour airport with 1366 weekly flights that service 84 cities
from 25 countries worldwide. Train, bus and all manner of transportation tickets for foreign
travelers are available.
New York

About 14h 30minParis

About 12h 30min

Frankfurt

About 12hDubai
SydneyAbout 9h 45min

Hong Kong

Shanghai

About 3h 30min
About 2h 30min
About 1h 30min

SingaporeSeoul

About 6hJR
Kansai Airport Sta.

JRTennoji Sta.

About 40-6min

About 30min

JRNara Sta.

By BusAbout 1h 25min

JR, Kintestu
Nara Sta.

About 1h 10-20min

Kintestu
Yamato-Yagi Sta.

Nara

About 10hKansai International Airport (KIX)

LondonTaiwanBy Railway

About 15h

By CarKansai-Kuko Expwy

Route 4
Bayshore Line

Kansai-Kuko Expwy

HanwaExpwy

Kansai-Kuko Expwy

HanwaExpwy

Route 13
Higashi-Osaka Line

Daini-Hanna
Toll Road

Nara
About 70km

Nishi-Meihan
Expwy

Koriyama IC

Route 24

Nara
About 80km

Mihara JCT.

Minamihanna
Route 165,
the Yamato Takada Bypass
RoadKashihara
About 69km

About 1h 3min

Access from TOKYO/NAGOYA
Metropolitan area

About 1h-1h 15min

KIX,
Itami Airport

About 1h-1h 25min

JR, Kintetsu
Nara Sta.

JRTokyo Sta.

Tokaido Shinkansen
About 2h 20min

JRKyoto Sta.

Nara LIne
About 50min

JR
Nara Sta.

Kintetsu
Kyoto Sta.

Kyoto LIne
About 35min by Limited ExpressKintetsu
Nara Sta.

JRKyoto Sta.

Nara LIne
About 50min

JR
Nara Sta.

Kintetsu
Kyoto Sta.

Kyoto LIne
About 35min by Limited Express

Kintetsu
Nara Sta.

JRNagoya Sta.

Tokaido Shinkansen
About 35min

Kintetsu Limited Express
About 2h 30min

Kintetsu
Nagoya Sta.
Hihashi-Meihan
Expwy

Kameyama IC

Meihan Expwy(Route 169)

Tenri IC

Kintetsu
Nara Sta.
Route 169

Nara
About 180km

11NaraMetropolitan area

Haneda Airport
Narita Airport

General Information (Travel Tips)

Nara's Weather:
Average high (C/F): 11/52
Average low (C/F): 3/37
In December, winter starts and it tends to be cool or cold. Skies tend to be sunny, but it mayrain or snow a few times.

Currency:
Only Japanese Yen is acceptable at stores and restaurants.
Foreign currency can be changed into Japanese yen at airports, hotels, and major banks.
Cash/Credit Cards
Although credit cards are becoming much more widely accepted, however cash remains king.
ATMs & Currency Exchange
To withdraw cash on an internationally issued card, use one of the convenience store ATMs ateither 7-11, FamilyMart or Lawson.
At Yume Kaze Plaza which is located walking distance from the venue of conference, aforeign currency exchange machine is available for 12 currencies such as U.S dollar, Euro,and Chinese yuen etc.

Tipping:
Tipping in Japan is not customary.
How to pay the bill at restaurants?
Most restaurants in Japan require customers to pay for their meals at the front register, rather
than leave money with the waiter or waitress.

Electricity:
The voltage in Japan is 100 Volt, which is different from North
America (120V), Central Europe (230V) and most other regionsof the world. Japanese electrical plugs is Type A and outlets
resemble North American ones.

100 Volts / 50 or 60 Hz

Insurance:
The organizers will not bear the responsibility for any accident which might occur. We
recommend participants to take out adequate travel insurance such as medical and personal
coverage.

Special Requirements:
If you require any special assistants such as special diet or disability, please input therequirement in the comment field on the online participation registration.

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