Zero Carbon Systems employs direct air capture technology to continuously extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using a mechanical design that maximizes air movement across a CO₂-adsorbing substrate. The company targets the removal of at least 0.5 gigatons of CO₂ annually by 2050, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas concentrations and climate change mitigation.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentrations are rising, contributing to climate change, but capturing it directly from the air is challenging due to its low concentration (around 400 parts per million). Existing carbon capture methods often struggle with scalability, high costs, and significant energy consumption.
Solution
Zero Carbon Systems provides a direct air capture (DAC) technology designed for continuous CO₂ extraction from the atmosphere. The system utilizes a mechanical design to maximize air movement across a CO₂-adsorbing substrate. After the CO₂ is captured, a process releases and stores it, allowing the cycle to repeat. The company's technology aims to provide a scalable and energy-efficient solution for carbon dioxide removal, contributing to climate change mitigation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes organizations and governments focused on carbon dioxide removal and climate change mitigation strategies.
Features
- Continuous mechanical design for high-volume air processing.
- CO₂-adsorbing substrate to capture carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere.
- Scalable design intended to reach million-ton level capture capacities.
- Integrated heat recovery for enhanced energy efficiency.
- High throughput per unit of capital investment.