Aerleum develops integrated carbon capture and conversion technology to produce synthetic fuels and chemicals like methanol from atmospheric CO2. Their process utilizes a dual-functional reactive sorbent within a single reactor to capture and convert CO2 efficiently. This approach targets cost-competitive, scalable alternatives for hard-to-abate sectors reliant on fossil fuels.
Funding
$6.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Current methods of producing clean fuels and chemicals from atmospheric CO2 often involve multiple energy-intensive steps, such as CO2 compression, making them less economically viable compared to fossil fuels. This reliance on complex processes hinders the widespread adoption of CO2-based products as a sustainable alternative.
Solution
Aerleum offers a solution by integrating CO2 capture and conversion into a single, patented reactor for e-methanol production, eliminating the need for energy-intensive CO2 compression. The reactor utilizes reactive sorbent materials functionalized for both CO2 adsorption and conversion, streamlining the process. A custom-engineered reactor design ensures scalability, versatility, and efficiency, while precision heating allows for rapid temperature control. This integrated approach enables cost-competitive production of clean fuels and chemicals directly from atmospheric CO2, rivaling the economics of fossil-based methanol.
Target Audience
Aerleum's primary target audience includes companies in the maritime, road transportation, chemical, and aviation industries seeking sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels.
Features
- Patented reactor integrating CO2 capture and conversion in a single unit
- Bifunctional reactive sorbent materials for direct methanol synthesis
- Custom-engineered reactor designed for scalability and versatility
- Precision electric heating for rapid and efficient temperature control
- Streamlined process eliminating the need for CO2 compression and transportation