Mote utilizes a proprietary process to convert woody biomass waste into pure biohydrogen while capturing and permanently storing CO2 emissions. This technology addresses the need for sustainable energy solutions by providing a utility-scale method to reduce carbon footprints in various industries.
Funding
$1.2M 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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Product
Problem
The accumulation of woody biomass waste, such as forestry and agricultural residues, poses environmental challenges, including wildfire risks, landfill burden, and emissions from field burning. Traditional biomass disposal methods often release significant amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change. There is a need for sustainable and scalable solutions to manage woody waste while producing clean energy and mitigating carbon emissions.
Solution
Mote provides a technology for converting woody biomass waste into pure biohydrogen while simultaneously capturing and permanently storing CO2. The process involves reacting chipped waste with pure oxygen in a 1500°F exothermic reaction, followed by gas mixture separation and purification. This approach not only produces clean hydrogen for use as a fuel source but also sequesters carbon, effectively removing it from the atmosphere. The technology leverages existing supply chains and offers a less capital-intensive and smaller-footprint alternative to other carbon removal methods. The remaining ash from the process can be sold to fertilizer companies, ensuring no waste is left behind.
Target Audience
Mote's primary customers include utility companies, hydrogen fuel providers, forestry management organizations, agricultural operations, and other entities seeking sustainable energy solutions and carbon removal technologies.
Features
- Proprietary gasification process using pure oxygen to react with woody biomass waste.
- Production of pure biohydrogen suitable for various energy applications.
- Permanent CO2 storage, removing carbon from the atmosphere.
- Integration with existing supply chains for biomass waste.
- Lower capital intensity and smaller land footprint compared to water electrolysis and direct air capture.
- Ash byproduct sold to fertilizer companies, minimizing waste.
- Technology applicable to forestry management, agricultural waste management, and off-grid energy support.