Carbyon develops modular direct air capture (DAC) technology utilizing a fast swing process with functionalized activated carbon fibers to efficiently extract CO2 from the atmosphere. This approach aims to achieve negative emissions at a gigaton scale, addressing the urgent need to mitigate climate change by reducing atmospheric carbon levels.
Funding
$25.1M 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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Problem
The accumulation of atmospheric CO2 from human activities necessitates methods for achieving negative emissions to mitigate climate change. Existing carbon capture technologies often face challenges related to energy consumption, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, hindering widespread deployment.
Solution
Carbyon is developing modular direct air capture (DAC) technology designed to efficiently extract CO2 from the atmosphere. Their approach utilizes a fast swing process with functionalized activated carbon fibers to minimize energy consumption and reduce costs. The modular design enables scalability, with the goal of achieving negative emissions at a gigaton scale, thereby contributing to substantial reductions in atmospheric carbon levels.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes organizations and governments focused on achieving carbon neutrality, mitigating climate change, and investing in sustainable technologies.
Features
- Modular machine design for scalable deployment
- Fast swing process to minimize energy consumption
- Functionalized activated carbon fibers for efficient CO2 capture
- Designed for low cost operation
- Small footprint