Using a catalytic membrane reactor, RGU has created a technology where CO2 is converted into useful chemical components. The reactor consists of porous sintered metallic tubes, which provide a structure for a catalytic coating able to promote chemical reactions.

Poroject Lead: Robert Gordon University

Region: Europe

Country: Scotland

City/Town: Aberdeen

Timeline Start - End: After may 2014 -

Project Status: Completed

Project Budget: 601636.0 €

Funding source: Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC)

Website: http://eralberta.ca/projects/details/integration-advanced-hybrid-inorganic-membranes-carbon-dioxide-conversion/

Activities:

- Technology Infractructure (CCU)

- Research (CCU)

CO2 Source: Coal and natural gas power station, oil sands upgrader plant

CCU Tecnology Category: Utilization

Info On Utilization:

- Thermal conversion

- Chemical conversion

- Catalytic conversion

End TRL: 5

CO2 capture/Utilization: Easily deployable and scalable

Production Volume:

Product Categories:

- Fuels

Specific Product(s): Fischer-Tropsch fuels, hydrogen and ammonia/urea nitrogen