Carbonade utilizes a patented, ultra-efficient electrochemistry process to convert captured CO2 into valuable hydrocarbon products like Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and e-Methanol. This single-step solution offers significantly higher energy efficiency and stability compared to conventional multi-step carbon utilization methods. The technology provides a cost-effective pathway for hard-to-abate sectors to produce sustainable carbon-based products compatible with existing infrastructure.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Hard-to-abate sectors like aviation, shipping, and chemical/metal fabrication contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions due to inefficient processes for creating sustainable carbon-based products. Current methods for creating hydrocarbons involve multiple energy-intensive steps, including carbon capture, hydrogen production, and carbon utilization.
Solution
Carbonade develops a patented low-temperature electrolyzer that uses renewable electricity to convert CO2 into valuable carbon-based products, such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and e-methanol, in a single step. This electrochemical approach achieves a 44% efficiency boost compared to existing multi-stage systems by operating at room temperature and utilizing a unique catalyst structure. The technology provides a cost-effective method for transforming CO2 emissions into usable assets while enhancing energy efficiency by 40%. Carbonade's solution offers the lowest-cost syngas production, access to carbon credits and tax relief, and compatibility with intermittent renewable energy sources.
Target Audience
Carbonade's primary customers are companies in hard-to-abate sectors, including aviation, shipping, and chemical/metal fabrication, seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and produce sustainable fuels and materials.
Features
- Patented low-temperature electrolysis process for CO2 conversion
- Single-step hydrocarbon creation with a 44% efficiency boost
- 40% greater energy efficiency compared to other solutions
- Modular and scalable design for placement close to customers
- Room temperature operation compatible with intermittent renewable energy
- Selective and efficient process preventing unwanted gases and byproducts
- Controlled syngas supply providing a controlled CO:H2 ratio
- Catalyst synthesized from abundant, inexpensive, and readily available metals