Direct Air Capture of CO2 using pH-swing and Electrochemical Capture Liquid Regeneration

Strategic Area

Carbon Capture, Use and Storage

Status

Active

Partners

X-PRIZE Foundation Non-Profit

Fund

Energy Innovation Program

Year

2024

EIP Contribution

$2,500,000

Project Total

$3,400,000

Location

ON

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The Governing Council of the University of Toronto

Lead Proponent

The Governing Council of the University of Toronto

Project Objectives

The objective of this Project is to leverage low-cost renewable electricity sources using an all-electric Direct Air Capture (eDAC) removal process to capture and concentrate atmospheric CO2 into a pure stream for geological storage or utilization in the CO2 market.

Expected Results

This project aims to:

  1. Utilize affordable renewable electricity to power a direct air capture process, concentrating atmospheric CO2 for geological storage or CO2 market use.
  2. Develop a scalable electrochemical regeneration system suitable for global deployment.
  3. Reduce the energy requirements for carbon capture.
  4. Anticipate new IP due to advancements in catalysts or material formulations.