Omar Yaghi
Founder
Atoco
Atoco develops advanced climate solutions using proprietary reticular materials for carbon capture and atmospheric water harvesting. Their solid-state modules efficiently capture CO₂ from industrial flue gas and ambient air, while their systems generate pure water from the atmosphere, even in arid conditions.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Clean Technology
- New Materials
Updated 7 months ago
Funding
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Product
Problem
Global climate change is exacerbated by increasing atmospheric CO₂ concentrations and widespread water scarcity. Existing solutions for carbon capture and atmospheric water harvesting often face limitations in efficiency, scalability, or environmental impact.
Solution
Atoco develops advanced climate solutions based on proprietary reticular materials, addressing both carbon emissions and water security. The company engineers solid-state modules for capturing CO₂ from industrial flue gas and ambient air, utilizing the high surface area and tunable properties of nano-engineered frameworks. Concurrently, Atoco designs efficient systems for harvesting pure water directly from the atmosphere, even in arid regions with low humidity. These solutions are underpinned by a foundation in reticular chemistry, leveraging AI-driven R&D to accelerate material discovery and system optimization.
Target Audience
Atoco targets industries with significant carbon footprints, such as manufacturing and power generation, as well as regions facing water stress and requiring decentralized water solutions.
Features
- Solid-state sorbent modules utilizing reticular materials (MOFs and COFs) for CO₂ capture.
- Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology designed for ambient air CO₂ concentrations (~400 ppm).
- Post-Combustion Capture (PCC) technology optimized for industrial emissions, including low concentration and harsh conditions.
- Atmospheric Water Harvesting (AWH) systems capable of water generation in low-humidity environments (<20% RH).
- Off-Grid AWH systems powered by ambient energy, requiring no external power source.
- On-Grid AWH systems designed for high energy efficiency and scalability.
- AI and machine learning integrated into R&D for accelerated materials discovery, property prediction, and system optimization.
- Mixed Gas Characterization Lab for advanced analysis of adsorption and separation performance under various conditions.