Rhinoflux develops advanced thermal management technologies for cooling systems, improving energy efficiency and reducing operational costs. Their solutions optimize heat transfer and minimize energy consumption in various applications.
Funding
$1.3M 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 increasing demand for clean and affordable electricity, coupled with the need for carbon capture, presents a challenge as traditional biomass energy conversion methods are inefficient and costly. Existing technologies struggle to economically convert low-energy density biomass resources into usable power while also capturing high-purity CO2.
Solution
Rhinoflux offers a novel energy conversion technology that efficiently extracts clean electricity and high-purity CO2 from biomass resources using a wet chemical looping process. This technology bypasses traditional combustion, employing chemical reactions with an aqueous solution to minimize energy loss and maximize resource utilization. The "Rhino House" energy conversion plants are scalable and can be installed in various locations, enabling distributed energy production and CO2 capture. By using this technology, Rhinoflux unlocks the potential of previously underutilized biomass resources, offering a cost-effective and environmentally friendly energy solution.
Target Audience
Rhinoflux targets businesses and organizations with access to biomass resources seeking efficient and cost-effective solutions for clean energy production and carbon capture, including factories, farms, and commercial facilities.
Features
- Wet chemical looping technology using oxidation-reduction reactions of metal ions in an aqueous solution
- Achieves 2-4x greater power generation efficiency compared to conventional thermal methods
- Produces high-purity (99.9%+) biogenic CO2 as a byproduct, enabling direct capture without additional costs
- "Rhino House" plants are scalable, with a minimal installation footprint of 9m²
- Compatible with high-moisture biomass, allowing for a diverse range of feedstocks
- Reduces electricity generation costs to half that of conventional combustion methods