20 July 202215 July 2022 Solar-powered chemistry uses carbon dioxide and water to make feedstock for fuels, chemicals Producing synthesis gas, a precursor of a variety of fuels and chemicals, no longer requires natural gas, coal or biomass
19 July 202219 July 2022 Renewable Carbon Initiative Steps up Policy Activities to Push for More Sustainable Carbon Use in the EU The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) welcomes several policy dossiers that promote more sustainable carbon use and provides recommendations for improvements
Solar-powered carbon capture technology leading the way Australia's first production and deployment of solar-powered Direct Air Capture (DAC) modules to be set by the end of 2022
14 July 202213 July 2022 Neue Technik für den Klimaschutz: Aus CO2 wird Methanol Die TU Wien entwickelte ein chemisches Verfahren, bei dem mit Hilfe spezieller Katalysatoren aus klimaschädlichem Kohlendioxid wertvolles Methanol entsteht
Climate protection: CO2 turned into methanol TU Wien (Vienna) has developed a chemical process that uses special catalysts to turn climate-damaging carbon dioxide into valuable methanol.
Why using methanol could be cost effective for Indian industries With the government interested in developing a domestic methanol economy, India embarked on the road to a greener future
13 July 20229 July 2022 Twelve to Deploy World’s First Industrial-Scale Carbon Transformation Platform DCVC leads a $130 million financing to increase the production of materials made from captured CO2 for customers such as Mercedes-Benz, Procter & Gamble, Shopify, and the U.S. Air Force
12 July 202212 July 2022 Novel catalyst radically enhances rate of conversion of carbon dioxide into solar fuels Researchers have recently come up with a photocatalyst structure involving isolated single atoms of copper in a polymer framework that radically enhances catalyst performance
11 July 20226 July 2022 Borealis introduces Borvida™, a portfolio of circular base chemicals, to feed a future that is circular in both plastic and in carbon The range will initially be based on non-food waste biomass, and chemically-recycled waste; in the future it will also draw from atmospheric carbon capture
Borealis präsentiert Borvida™ – ein Portfolio nachhaltiger Basischemikalien für eine kreislauforientierte Zukunft, sowohl für Kunststoffe als auch Kohlenstoff Das Angebot wird sich zunächst auf Biomasse aus Nicht-Lebensmittelabfällen und chemisch recyceltem Müll stützen; in Zukunft wird auch auf die Abscheidung von Kohlenstoff aus der Atmosphäre zurückgegriffen
8 July 20226 July 2022 Artificial photosynthesis can produce food without sunshine Scientists are developing artificial photosynthesis to help make food production more energy-efficient here on Earth, and one day possibly on Mars
Carbon Capture & Utilisation on its Way to Help Europe Reach Climate Neutrality by Tudy Bernier, Senior Policy Manager at CO2 Value Europe
7 July 20224 July 2022 Tata Chemicals Europe (“TCE”) today officially opened the UK’s first industrial scale carbon capture and usage plant, signalling a key milestone in the race to meet the UK’s net zero targets The project will help unlock the future of carbon capture in the UK as it demonstrates the viability of the technology to remove carbon dioxide from power plant emissions and to use it in high end applications
Environmental and economic assessment of CO2-based value chains for a circular carbon use in consumer products In a new study economic and environmental effects of the use of CO2 as carbon source for polymer products such as packaging, construction material or medical products are analyzed
6 July 20229 August 2022 Summer Special – 20% discount on market and trend reports all around renewable carbon until 31 August 2022 After publishing the latest report on advanced recycling technologies, nova-Institute is offering their previous reports around renewable carbon markets for a special price
5 July 2022 The Biomass Utilisation Factor (BUF): A simple indicator to calculate circularity of biomass and bio-based products nova-Institute publishes a novel indicator that enables to capture the circularity of biomass under consideration of both the cascading use principle and the efficiency of the biomass utilisation
Neste und VTT vereinbaren den Bau einer Power-to-Liquids-Demonstrationsanlage für die CO2-Abscheidung sowie die Produktion von grünem Wasserstoff und E-Fuels im VTT Bioruukki Pilot Centre Die technologische Entwicklung der Hochtemperatur-Elektrolyse, CO2-Abscheidung und Kohlenwasserstoffsynthese wurde im Rahmen des von Business Finland finanzierten Veturi-Forschungsprojekts zur e-Fuels-Entwicklung abgeschlossen und ist bereit für die Anwendung
VTT and Neste agreed on building an integrated Power-to-Liquids (e-fuels) demonstration facility at VTT Bioruukki Pilot Centre for CO2 capture, green hydrogen and e-fuels production Development of high temperature electrolysis, CO2 capture, and hydrocarbon synthesis technologies have been completed in Business Finland funded Veturi E-fuel research project and the integrated technology is now ready for implementation
4 July 202229 June 2022 CO2 Value Europe positions on draft EU rules around renewable & recycled fuels production: it’s crucial the EU provides a strong framework supporting CCU projects! Association's response to the call for feedback on the delegated regulation specifying a methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin and from recycled carbon fuels
1 July 202225 June 2022 Transforming Yesterday’s Emissions into Tomorrow’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel: United Announces Agreement with CO2 Utilization Company Dimensional Energy Dimensional Energy combines revolutionary carbon utilization technology with a century-old process, repurposing it to make sustainable aviation fuel - United has invested more in sustainable aviation fuel production than any other airline in the world
Phytonix: Converting CO2 Emissions into Sustainable Solar Chemicals & Fuels Phytonix has been diving headfirst into the world of synthetic biology to sustainably produce cleaner energy, utilizing photosynthetic microorganisms while reducing harmful CO2 emissions
30 June 202223 June 2022 Sustainable smelting: how green can it go? A focus on carbon emissions is driving a new dynamic for the energy-intensive smelting industry
29 June 202222 June 2022 Polymers: Transition to a Sustainable Future International and national regulations will aim to reduce reliance on single use plastics and to move society away from the traditional linear plastics economy
28 June 202222 June 2022 ExxonMobil Methanol to Jet Technology to Provide New Route for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production ExxonMobil announced a unique process technology to enable the manufacture of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from renewable methanol.
27 June 202222 June 2022 Suzano launches venture capital initiative with US$70 million to invest in startups Suzano Ventures will stimulate the development of new solutions in areas including climate technology, bio-based products, agroforestry and sustainable packaging
24 June 202217 June 2022 Synthetische Kraftstoffe ermöglichen auf lange Sicht Literpreise von unter einem Euro eFuel Alliance: Eine einseitige Ausrichtung auf E-Mobilität, völlig weg von Verbrennern, wie sie die EU-Kommission vorgeschlagen hat, wäre nicht hilfreich
20 June 202215 June 2022 Researchers from Goethe University Frankfurt develop new biobattery for hydrogen storage A team of microbiologists from Goethe University Frankfurt has succeeded in using bacteria for the controlled storage and release of hydrogen. This is an important step in the search for carbon-neutral energy sources in the interest of climate protection. The corresponding paper has now been published in the scientific journal “Joule"
Forscher der Goethe-Universität entwickeln neue Biobatterie zur Speicherung von Wasserstoff Einem Team von Mikrobiologen der Goethe-Universität ist es gelungen, mit Hilfe von Bakterien Wasserstoff kontrolliert zu speichern und wieder abzugeben. Auf der Suche nach CO2-neutralen Energieträgern im Interesse des Klimaschutzes ist dies ein wichtiger Schritt. Das entsprechende Paper ist nun in der renommierten Fachzeitschrift „Joule“ erschienen
17 June 202214 June 2022 Fraunhofer process increases methane yield from biogas plants The researchers have further plans to scale up to 500 kilowatts by 2025 and again to one to two megawatts by 2026
Methan statt CO2: Fraunhofer-Verfahren erhöht Methanausbeute von Biogasanlagen Bis zum Jahr 2025 planen die Forschenden eine Hochskalierung auf 500 Kilowatt, bis 2026 soll die Anlage gar ein bis zwei Megawatt Leistung erzeugen
A novel process to capture and convert CO2 from air Eindhoven University of Technology researcher developed a technology for the extraction of carbon dioxide from ambient air via liquid or solid sorbents
15 June 202210 June 2022 Novel Silver Hollow Fiber Boosts CO2 Electroreduction A research team from the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have reported a hierarchical micro/nanostructured silver hollow-fiber electrode to boost CO2 electroreduction
The climatech startup converting CO2 into reusable carbon-based byproducts “The time to act is now. We want to make a real impact on climate change,” says Raanan Shelach, co-founder and CEO of Carbonade
Startup enaDyne bei Carbon-to-Value-Challenge der Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen dabei Startup der TU Bergakademie Freiberg von der Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen ausgewählt
Marktfähige Power-to-X-Technologien entwickeln NRW-Landesregierung fördert den Aufbau einer offenen Versuchsplattform mit 5,3 Mio. Euro
14 June 20229 June 2022 Lanzatech and Zara collaborate on CCU fashion Capturing and repurposing carbon emissions from industrial processes limits the direct release of these emissions into the atmosphere and helps limit the use of virgin fossil resources
CEMEX successfully turns CO2 into carbon nanomaterials The next step is to scale the technology in a cement plant pilot within a year
Polycarbonates from renewable hydrocarbons More and more traditional producers of polycarbonates use waste carbon feedstock and/or the mass balance approach to bring certified renewable products made from biobased hydrocarbons to market
13 June 20228 June 2022 Textile Filter Testing Shows Promise for Carbon Capture North Carolina State University scientists developed a possible new carbon capture technology
4 M€ grant to accelerate innovation on solar fuels and chemicals, and to support the transition toward a fossil-free EU economy Under the umbrella of the SUNERGY pan-European initiative, the newly funded SUNER-C programme will strengthen the solar fuels and chemicals community within Europe
10 June 20227 June 2022 CO2-Einfang jetzt in Turbogeschwindigkeit Verfahren von Forschern der Tokyo Metropolitan University ist mindestens doppelt so schnell
Fastest carbon dioxide catcher heralds new age for direct air capture New carbon sorbent is 99% efficient, lightning fast, and easily recyclable
Erdgasersatz für die Chemieindustrie: Forschende entwickeln neues Verfahren Spin-off der Universität Stuttgart erhält EXIST-Forschungstransfer-Förderung
7 June 20221 June 2022 Biden Administration Launches $3.5 Billion Program to Capture Carbon Pollution from the Air DOE Announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Effort to Establish Regional Direct Air Capture Hubs for Large-Scale CO2 Removal
Internationales Konsortium will die Dekarbonisierung der Luftfahrt vorantreiben Im Forschungsprojekt CARE-O-SENE entwickeln Partner aus Deutschland und Südafrika neue Katalysatoren für grüne Flugtreibstoffe
International consortium to advance decarbonisation of the aviation sector CARE-O-SENE research project will develop advanced catalysts for sustainable aviation fuels
3 June 202227 May 2022 Aqualung Carbon Capture successfully completes $10m equity round with strategic investors Aqualung Carbon Capture is pleased to announce the completion of a new equity investment from key strategic partners including Delek US, Global Ship Lease, Golar LNG, MKS Pamp and Standard Lithium
LanzaTech, with the support of Danone, Discovers Method to Produce Sustainable PET Bottles from Captured Carbon Proof of concept for direct production of monoethylene glycol (MEG), a key building block in sustainable PET production, completed at lab scale
2 June 202225 May 2022 Low-cost battery-like device absorbs CO2 emissions while it charges The CO2 can be released in a controlled way and collected to be reused or disposed of responsibly