Oxylum provides an electrochemical CO₂ reduction platform that converts captured CO₂ and water into commodity chemicals such as formic acid, ethylene, and syngas using renewable electricity. The system uses proprietary high‑activity catalysts and modular reactors that can be integrated into existing chemical plants for scalable, carbon‑neutral feedstock replacement. Process control software optimizes operating conditions to maximize selectivity and efficiency.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Chemical manufacturers rely on fossil-derived feedstocks, resulting in high CO₂ emissions and exposure to regulatory pressures such as the EU “Fit for 55” targets. Existing carbon capture pathways often require separate energy inputs and do not directly produce marketable chemicals, limiting the economic incentive for carbon neutrality.
Solution
Oxylum offers an electrochemical CO₂ reduction platform that converts captured CO₂ and water into commodity chemicals using renewable electricity. The process mimics natural photosynthesis, employing proprietary catalysts and optimized reactor conditions to achieve high selectivity for products such as formic acid, ethylene, and syngas. A modular reactor architecture enables rapid scale‑up and integration into existing production lines, allowing partners to replace fossil feedstocks with carbon‑neutral inputs. The technology operates under cradle‑to‑cradle principles, delivering a closed‑loop carbon cycle without additional fossil energy consumption. Oxylum works with industrial partners to tailor operating parameters to specific process requirements, facilitating a seamless transition to low‑carbon chemistry.
Target Audience
Primary customers are large‑scale chemical, polymer, fuel, and specialty product manufacturers seeking to replace fossil‑derived feedstocks with carbon‑neutral alternatives.
Features
- Electrochemical CO₂ reduction cells powered by renewable electricity, eliminating fossil energy use
- Proprietary, high‑activity catalysts that achieve selective conversion to formic acid, ethylene, and syngas
- Modular reactor units designed for plug‑and‑play deployment and incremental capacity expansion
- Integrated process control software that optimizes voltage, current density, and temperature for maximum efficiency
- Cradle‑to‑cradle carbon loop that reuses CO₂ feedstock, supporting circular economy objectives
- Compatibility with existing chemical plant infrastructure through customizable inlet/outlet configurations
- Scalable design validated for industrial throughput, enabling rapid deployment to meet large‑scale demand