Imagine a high-tech filter that doesn't just catch pollution but turns it into fuel in one go. Instead of capturing carbon in one step and processing it in another, this technology does both at once using light. It's like a two-in-one machine that cleans the air and produces liquid energy.
Current carbon capture processes are often energy-intensive and require separate, costly steps to convert captured CO2 into usable products. This creates a financial and operational barrier to achieving a truly circular carbon economy.
A prototype of double active membranes (DAMs) that separates CO2 and converts it into C4+ molecules using photocatalysis in a single step.
If you are a synthetic fuel producer dealing with high energy costs for carbon conversion — this project developed double active membranes that combine separation and conversion into C4+ molecules. This reduces the need for multiple separate processing stages.
If you are a carbon capture plant operator dealing with the challenge of utilizing captured CO2 — this project developed a prototype for a net-zero carbon cycle. It transforms waste gas into renewable fuels using a photocatalytic layer.
If you are an emissions management firm dealing with strict carbon neutrality regulations — this project developed a membrane technology certified by full life cycle analysis. It provides a way to turn emissions into value-added C4+ molecules.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not provided, but the project aims to implement a cost-effective net zero carbon CO2 cycle.
The project is currently delivering a prototype for proof-of-concept validation under lab-conditions. It is not yet at industrial scale.
Based on available project data, there is no specific information regarding patents or licensing agreements provided in the summary.
The project period runs from 2023-11-01 to 2026-10-31, with the prototype validation occurring within this window.
The technology uses a 'one pot' approach combining reverse water gas shift and Fisher-Tropsch synthesis, which simplifies the process intensification of existing setups.
The consortium is a balanced mix of 8 partners across 4 countries, featuring a 25% industry ratio (2 SMEs). This structure combines the academic depth of 3 universities and 3 research organizations with the practical application focus of small-to-medium enterprises, ensuring the transition from lab-scale synthesis to a functional prototype.
Contact the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) in Italy.
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