Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current methods of producing synthetic graphite, a critical material for batteries, often involve energy-intensive processes and reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to carbon emissions. Furthermore, the transportation and long-term storage of captured carbon dioxide present logistical and economic challenges for industries seeking to reduce their carbon footprint.
Solution
CO2/Split offers a technology that converts carbon dioxide into battery-grade synthetic graphite and oxygen gas at room temperature, directly at the point source of CO2 emissions. This eliminates the need for carbon dioxide transportation and long-term storage, offering a more sustainable and potentially cost-effective alternative to traditional graphite production methods. By splitting CO2 into valuable materials, the technology helps industries decarbonize their operations and reduce their environmental impact. The produced synthetic graphite can be used in battery manufacturing, while the oxygen can be released or utilized in other industrial processes.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes industries with significant CO2 emissions, such as power plants, cement manufacturers, and steel producers, as well as battery manufacturers seeking sustainable graphite sources.
Features
- Direct conversion of CO2 into synthetic graphite solids and oxygen gas at room temperature.
- Modular design enabling on-site deployment at CO2 emission sources.
- Potential to eliminate the need for CO2 transportation and geological sequestration.
- Production of battery-grade synthetic graphite suitable for lithium-ion batteries.
- Oxygen generation as a byproduct, which can be used in other industrial processes.