This startup develops metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that efficiently capture carbon dioxide from industrial gas mixtures. Their MOF technology uses a cooperative binding process to separate CO2 with significantly less energy, enabling power plants and other industries to reduce their carbon emissions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Rising global temperatures due to increasing levels of greenhouse gasses, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2), necessitate effective and scalable carbon-reduction solutions. Existing carbon capture technologies often suffer from high costs and energy requirements, hindering widespread adoption. The need exists for versatile, efficient, and measurable direct air capture (DAC) systems to mitigate CO2 emissions.
Solution
Mosaic Materials develops and deploys low-cost direct air capture (DAC) systems utilizing patented metal-organic framework (MOF) filter technology. These filters selectively bind and capture over 90% of CO2 directly from the atmosphere. The modular DAC systems are designed for scalability, enabling deployment in various locations and climates. Captured CO2 can be permanently sequestered underground or utilized in manufacturing processes, contributing to a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative outcome. The company's technology requires less material and energy, resulting in lower operational costs compared to other DAC providers.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes organizations seeking to reduce their carbon footprint, including those in the energy, industrial, and manufacturing sectors, as well as entities focused on carbon sequestration and utilization technologies.
Features
- Patented Metal Organic Framework (MOF) filter technology for selective CO2 capture
- Direct air capture (DAC) system removes approximately 10,000 tons of CO2 per year per commercial-scale unit
- Modular design allows for scalable deployment to achieve megaton-CO2 capturing capacity
- Versatile deployment options, independent of location or proximity to emission sources
- Lower material and energy requirements compared to competing DAC technologies
- Captured CO2 can be sequestered or utilized in manufacturing processes