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Chemical Transformation of Carbon Dioxide via Solar-Powered Artificial Photosynthesis
The CO2 transformation system designed by McGill University represents a completely new approach to carbon capture. The project uses techniques similar to natural photosynthesis occurring in nature. Using direct sunlight, a technology that was developed for solid-state LED lighting converts CO2 and non-potable water into commercially valuable chemicals, including methane (CH4), hydrogen (H2), oxygen (O2),…
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An innovative and highly efficient microalgae-based carbon sequestration system to reduce CO2 emission and produce valuable byproducts including biofuels in all climates
The University of Maryland’s (U of M) technology integrates multiple breakthrough technologies that efficiently mitigate CO2 and other GHGs on an industrial scale. The technology uses a biological process that can work anywhere in the world, in any climate. At the same time, the technology provides the ability to generate additional revenue streams to fund…
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Integration of advanced hybrid inorganic membranes for carbon dioxide conversion
Using a small robust catalytic converter, Robert Gordon University (RGU) created a process that uses CO2 directly from flue gas at coal and natural gas power stations, or oil sands upgrader plants, to create a variety of commercially important intermediary and feedstock chemicals. The technology could be deployable and scalable, making it useful for a…
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Conversion of industrial CO2 emissions into biofuels and chemicals
In an effort to capture and utilize CO2 emitted from raw industrial flue gas, OakBio has developed a biomanufacturing platform that converts CO2 into chemicals at commercial scale. OakBio’s approach uses a novel microbial system to convert industrially emitted CO2 into bioplastics, animal feed and other chemicals. For the ERA Grand Challenge, Oakbio is partnering…
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Novel Internal Dry Reforming Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology for CO2 Utilization
In a unique approach, the University of Alberta (U of A) developed a fuel cell that can combine natural gas, CO2 and air to produce carbon monoxide (CO), water and electricity. Where traditional conversion methods consume energy, this reaction creates it. It also creates water and CO, an important and profitable commercial chemical. Using the…
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Commercial deployment of Mangrove’s technology in the Alberta oil sands
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Captured-CO2 Catalyst for the Production of Ethylene Oxide
RTI International has developed a process to use the oxygen in CO2 to convert the CO2 into useful chemical feedstock. With an environmentally responsible and economically sound process that consumes large amounts of CO2, the primary products created are sought after in the chemical industry to make everyday products like ski boots and fishing rods.…
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A Coupled CO2 and Waste-water Treatment Process to Create High Value Gas/Oil Field Chemicals
The University of British Columbia (UBC) has developed a technology that has the potential to have a large impact on global CO2 emissions while addressing the issue of dwindling global water reserves. The novel technology uses CO2 to desalinate industrial wastewater, creating a smaller carbon footprint and an economical alternative to conventional desalination technology. The…
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Converting carbon dioxide into chemicals and fuels using clean, domestic sources of energy in Alberta
With the ability to create valuable organic chemicals from CO2 emissions using renewable energy sources, Liquid Light’s process provides an attractive alternative revenue source for CO2 emitting industries. Offered as a licensable technology, industries could potentially produce more than 60 different organic chemicals that contribute to producing consumer goods like water bottles or materials like…
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CO2 Utilization in Concrete: A new circular economy model
CarbonCure’s technology is currently providing both economic and environmental benefits to Alberta’s construction industry at a dozen concrete plants. In the final phase of the Grand Challenge, CarbonCure will broaden its suite of carbon utilization technologies to offer a complete solution across the cement, concrete, and construction industry. With broad market adoption, the technology portfolio…
