Carbominer has developed modular Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology that utilizes a combination of dry and wet CO₂ capture methods, employing ion-exchange sorbents and electrochemical regeneration to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This technology provides local, fossil-free CO₂ for indoor agriculture, enhancing crop yields by 25-35% while reducing reliance on fossil fuel-derived carbon sources.
Funding
$1.6M 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
Indoor agriculture relies on CO₂ to enhance plant growth, but traditional sources involve burning natural gas or using CO₂ from the open gas market, both of which contribute to a significant carbon footprint. This reliance on fossil fuel-derived carbon sources undermines sustainability efforts in the greenhouse and vertical farming sectors.
Solution
Carbominer offers a modular Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology designed for on-site CO₂ capture, providing a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-based sources. The technology combines dry and wet CO₂ capture methods, utilizing ion-exchange sorbents and electrochemistry-based regeneration to extract CO₂ from the atmosphere. This approach enables the use of intermittent renewable energy sources, reducing reliance on traditional energy-intensive methods. By delivering locally captured, fossil-free CO₂, Carbominer helps greenhouse and vertical farm operators reduce their carbon footprint while promoting plant growth.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes greenhouse operators and vertical farmers seeking sustainable CO₂ sources to enhance plant growth and reduce their carbon footprint.
Features
- Modular DAC units designed for local CO₂ capture near the point of use
- Combines dry and wet CO₂ capture methods for enhanced efficiency
- Employs ion-exchange sorbents for CO₂ capture and electrochemistry-based regeneration for CO₂ release
- Compatible with intermittent renewable energy sources, reducing energy costs and environmental impact
- Transportable machines that can be deployed on-site
- IoT cloud control for remote monitoring and management of DAC units