{"id":109892,"date":"2022-05-24T07:02:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T05:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=109892"},"modified":"2022-05-23T11:38:03","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T09:38:03","slug":"mof-technologies-backed-by-industry-leaders-in-drive-to-enable-low-carbon-cement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/mof-technologies-backed-by-industry-leaders-in-drive-to-enable-low-carbon-cement\/","title":{"rendered":"MOF Technologies backed by industry leaders in drive to enable low-carbon cement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p id=\"viewer-70nj8\"><strong>MOF Technologies\u2019 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moftechnologies.com\/nuada\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Nuada carbon capture technology<\/u><\/a> will be backed by Heidelberg, Cementir Holding, and Buzzi Unicem, as part of the Global Cement and Concrete Association\u2019s (GCCA) first ever Innovandi \u2018Open Challenge\u2019 to achieve net zero concrete by 2050.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"BorlabsCookie _brlbs-cb-youtube\"><div class=\"_brlbs-content-blocker\"> <div class=\"_brlbs-embed _brlbs-video-youtube\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_brlbs-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/borlabs-cookie\/assets\/images\/cb-no-thumbnail.png\" alt=\"YouTube\"> <div class=\"_brlbs-caption\"> <p>By loading the video, you agree to YouTube&#8217;s privacy policy.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy?hl=en&amp;gl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a><\/p> <p><a class=\"_brlbs-btn _brlbs-icon-play-white\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-unblock role=\"button\">Load video<\/a><\/p> <p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"unblockAll\" value=\"1\" checked> <small>Always unblock YouTube<\/small><\/label><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\"borlabs-hide\" data-borlabs-cookie-type=\"content-blocker\" data-borlabs-cookie-id=\"youtube\"><script type=\"text\/template\">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<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"viewer-6etle\">MOF Technologies was chosen as one of six start-ups, from more than 100 global entrants to the Open Challenge, to form part of individual formal consortiums with cement industry leaders. Supported by its consortium partners, MOF Technologies will now move to in-field testing and deployment of its <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moftechnologies.com\/nuada\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Nuada carbon capture technology<\/u><\/a>, which uses Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) to deliver energy-efficient CO<sub>2<\/sub> removal at a fraction of the cost of conventional amines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"viewer-2jhri\">The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moftechnologies.com\/nuada\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Nuada system\u2019s<\/u><\/a> ability to cut associated energy costs \u2013 often seen as the biggest barrier to implementation at scale \u2013 by up to 80% when compared to other systems, represents a step-change for commercial carbon capture. It is driven by mature vacuum pressure swing adsorption technology coupled with a MOF-based filter that has been specifically designed to capture and remove CO<sub>2<\/sub> at source, making it ideally suited to hard-to-abate industries such as cement production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/05\/image-25.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/05\/image-25.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/05\/image-25-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/05\/image-25-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><figcaption>Dr Conor hamill, Co-CEO <strong>\u00a9<\/strong> MOF Technologies<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Dr Conor Hamill<\/strong>, MOF Technologies Co-CEO, said:\u201cHaving developed a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moftechnologies.com\/nuada\" target=\"_blank\"><u>carbon capture system<\/u><\/a> that overcomes the traditional adoption barriers of energy and cost, we are thrilled to be working with members of the GCCA to bring our technology to the field.<\/p><p>\u201cOur <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moftechnologies.com\/nuada\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Nuada carbon capture technology<\/u><\/a> has been designed to deliver the ultra-efficient CO<sub>2<\/sub> separation needed to overcome these barriers, enabling our partners to reach their net zero targets. We are therefore thrilled to be participating in the Innovandi Open Challenge and playing our part in decarbonising the concrete value chain.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"viewer-1oq0q\">MOFs, or metal-organic frameworks, are highly engineered filters that use bespoke chemistry to target, capture and remove specific gases like CO<sub>2<\/sub>. It is this selectivity combined with an ability to regenerate with a fifth of the energy input that sets <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moftechnologies.com\/nuada\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Nuada<\/u><\/a> apart from established amine solvent-based systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/05\/image-26.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/05\/image-26.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/05\/image-26-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/05\/image-26-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><figcaption>Dr Jose Casaban, Co-CEO <strong>\u00a9<\/strong> MOF Technologies<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Dr Jose Casaban<\/strong>, MOF Technologies Co-CEO, concludes:\u201cWe have specialised in the application of MOFs for CO<sub>2<\/sub> for a decade and have now applied a bespoke MOF-material and mature system pairing that will make commercial carbon capture a reality and a key part of the climate solution.<\/p><p>\u201cWith <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moftechnologies.com\/nuada\" target=\"_blank\"><u>this system<\/u><\/a>, existing plants don&#8217;t need to be redesigned and the technology can work independently of, or be combined with, cement reformulation strategies. The environmental hazards associated with amines are also avoided. This technology can give cement manufacturers a credible way to maintain current outputs while also meeting the obligations of business in a net zero era.<\/p><p>\u201cWhile the exact route to net zero may still be up for debate, credible point source carbon capture systems are widely accepted as central to any realistic plan for the cement industry, and our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moftechnologies.com\/nuada\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Nuada system<\/u><\/a> is up for the challenge.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About MOF Technologies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are a new class of super-adsorbent that enable us to use our planet&#8217;s resources more efficiently. MOFs are currently keeping fruit and vegetables fresher for longer, storing toxic and explosive gases more efficiently, and providing new layers of respiratory protection against toxic gases. Their bespoke and flexible designs are creating new opportunities for safer, high-capacity gas separation, storage, and delivery. MOF Technologies help innovative organisations unlock the power of Metal-Organic Frameworks for their application. As the pioneers of the MOF world, and with our proven and scalable solutions, we are uniquely placed to bring the game-changing opportunities of MOFs to your application too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MOF Technologies\u2019 Nuada carbon capture technology will be backed by Heidelberg, Cementir Holding, and Buzzi Unicem, as part of the Global Cement and Concrete Association\u2019s (GCCA) first ever Innovandi \u2018Open Challenge\u2019 to achieve net zero concrete by 2050. 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