Carbon Vanish operates a continuous‑flow reactor that mixes ambient air with finely milled olivine, converting CO₂ into stable carbonate minerals within seconds. The modular system requires no high‑pressure equipment or external energy, enabling permanent sequestration and the production of inert chalk that can be stored geologically or applied as a soil amendment. It targets heavy‑emitting industries and large‑scale climate projects seeking cost‑effective, verifiable carbon removal.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Atmospheric CO₂ concentrations continue to rise, and existing natural mineralization processes are too slow to meaningfully reduce the existing carbon load. Conventional carbon capture methods often require high capital investment, complex infrastructure, or produce temporary storage solutions, limiting large‑scale deployment.
Solution
Carbon Vanish accelerates the natural mineral carbonation reaction by exposing the abundant mineral olivine to a continuous airflow containing CO₂. Their proprietary reactor design reduces the conversion time from decades to a few seconds, transforming CO₂ into stable carbonate minerals that can be safely stored or used as soil amendments. The process operates without the need for high‑pressure equipment or extensive energy inputs, making it cost‑effective and readily scalable for industrial or distributed applications. Resulting carbonate products are inert, providing a permanent sequestration pathway while delivering additional agronomic benefits.
Target Audience
Primary customers are heavy‑emitting industries (e.g., cement, steel, power generation) and large‑scale climate mitigation projects seeking permanent carbon removal, as well as agricultural enterprises interested in soil‑enhancing carbonate by‑products.
Features
- Continuous‑flow reactor that mixes ambient air with finely milled olivine, achieving seconds‑scale CO₂ conversion
- Proprietary catalyst/temperature control system that doubles the natural reaction rate without external energy sources
- Production of pure, inert carbonate (chalk) suitable for long‑term geological storage or direct land application
- Modular unit design allowing deployment at existing industrial sites, power plants, or large‑scale ventilation systems
- Utilization of globally abundant olivine, eliminating reliance on scarce or expensive feedstocks
- Integrated carbon accounting dashboard that logs captured CO₂ volumes for verification and reporting
- By‑product soil enrichment formulation that improves nutrient availability and pH balance for agricultural use
- Low‑maintenance operation with minimal moving parts, reducing OPEX compared to conventional DAC technologies