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Why is CarboRefine's technology revolutionary?
Our unique advantage lies in both our process and our products. Our cutting-edge conversion process is fast, efficient, reliable, and highly scalable. Its flexibility allows us to create a decentralized network of conversion hubs, adapting to various locations and needs. The products we create are just as unique as the process itself. By transforming waste biomass in a smart and sustainable way, we deliver high-value products with distinct characteristics and wide-ranging applications.
What makes CarboRefine's process unique?
Complex lignocellulosic biomass waste is transformed into valuable primary products within minutes, at low temperatures and under ambient pressure. The feedstock undergoes a single-step conversion where thermochemical and mechanical forces are combined for maximum efficiency. This streamlined process enables the creation of flexible, robust, and scalable conversion manufacturing plants that can be highly automated. Additionally, it allows for precise control of conversion parameters, resulting in unique products specifically tailored for their intended applications.
What are the characteristics of CarboRefine's functional products?
- The CarboFLD™ products are our unique carbon-negative micro-biofillers capable of dramatically improving the footprint of legacy materials. Additionally they can also be used to tune other end-product characteristics.
- BioGY™ is a source of renewable organic molecules that can be directly valorized into sustainable fuels for heat and power generation, a promising solution for on-demand energy delivery during peak time and at off-the-grid locations. Further refinement into transportation fuels or green chemicals can bring increased added-value.
- The BioTRD™ product line focuses on sustainable agrochemicals that can be used as an alternative or in combination with traditional, fossil-based, solutions.
Why is CarboFLD™ strategic for the cement and construction industries?
Cement and concrete production is a significant contributor to global emissions. While concrete can be made greener and replaced in some applications, a portion of its emissions will still need to be offset through carbon storage solutions. Moreover, concrete consumption is expected to grow substantially in the coming decades. Our carbon-negative CarboFLD™ product line provides a drop-in technology that can play a crucial role in reducing residual emissions that are difficult to address with other methods.
What are CarboFLD™ advantages compared to other carbon-capture technologies?
Our technology takes advantage of the photosynthetic process and thermomechanical chemistry to effectively convert atmospheric CO2 into a stable and useful form of solid carbon capable of removing the equivalent of 2.5 times its weight of CO2. The amount of CO2 being captured is therefore measurable and easy to trace. When turned into CarboFLD™, atmospheric CO2 is not simply easy to store but also provides a remarkable renewable ingredient that can further contribute to decarbonization by replacing fossil resources and other carbon-positive traditional materials. These unique characteristics make CarboFLD™ suitable for a wider range and higher value applications that go beyond the traditional applications of pyrolytic biochar(s), paving the way for a variety of Carbon Capture and Usage (CCU) and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) application opportunities.
