Swan H develops a modular electrochemical process for producing carbon-free ammonia directly from water and air. This technology eliminates the need for methane or extreme conditions, enabling on-site, on-demand green ammonia generation. The company provides a low-carbon alternative for industries reliant on ammonia, such as fertilizer production.
Funding
$2.7M 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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Problem
Traditional ammonia production relies heavily on natural gas and high-temperature, high-pressure processes, resulting in a significant carbon footprint and dependence on fossil fuels. This dependence contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and geopolitical instability.
Solution
Swan-H offers a patented chemical process for producing green ammonia using only water, air, and renewable electricity. This innovative approach eliminates the need for natural gas, hydrogen, and extreme operating conditions, drastically reducing the carbon footprint associated with conventional ammonia synthesis. The technology utilizes the Mézailles reaction, a hybrid chemical/electrochemical process that activates nitrogen and renders it reactive towards water through a chemical mediator. Swan-H's modular production units can be scaled to various sizes and are ideal for integration with intermittent renewable energy sources like wind and solar. By decentralizing ammonia production, Swan-H aims to provide a sustainable and independent solution for fertilizer production and renewable energy storage.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes fertilizer producers seeking to reduce their carbon footprint, renewable energy companies looking for energy storage solutions, and organizations aiming for localized and independent ammonia production.
Features
- Patented Mézailles reaction for nitrogen activation using main-group element chemistry
- Hybrid chemical/electrochemical process operating at moderate temperature and pressure
- Modular plant design adaptable to various production scales
- Compatibility with intermittent renewable energy sources (wind, solar)
- Carbon-free process eliminating the need for natural gas or hydrogen
- Production of ammonia from water and air