CO2 conversion via a zeolite LTA dehydration membrane reactor

Carbon Exel’s mission is to defossilize the hard-to-decarbonize sectors by generating a low-carbon electro-diesel or e-diesel fuel. E-diesel is derived by transforming carbon dioxide (CO2) and green hydrogen (H2) into e-diesel powered by renewable electricity (hydro, wind, etc.). E-diesel releases 80% less CO2 emissions than traditional diesel, making it a viable option to reduce and neutralize emissions to reach net-zero by 2050. This project aims to develop a catalytic membrane reactor composed of Linde Type-A (LTA) zeolite deposited on a porous Al2O3 substrate that will be employed in Carbon Exel’s modular reactor. The LTA membrane will be validated by characterization and reaction stability tests. The LTA membrane will increase the catalytic conversion and product yield by at least 20%.

Faculty Supervisor:

Daria Camilla Boffito

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Partner:

Carbon Exel

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Polytechnique Montréal

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