HORIZON-JU-CBE-2024-IA-07 Innovative conversion of biogenic gaseous carbon into bio-based chemicals, ingredients, materials

Project Goal and R&D Challenges This project demonstrates a scalable process for capturing biogenic carbon (methane and CO2) and converting it into low-carbon biohydrogen, chemicals, and elemental carbon products. It is the next step from the ongoing ColdSpark project, which uses fully electrical non-thermal plasma technology to enable energy-efficient conversion of methane into hydrogen and elemental carbon. The scaling will be up to 1,000 Nm3/h with a biogenic sourced gas. Key Objectives: Efficient Carbon Capture: Design and deploy a pilot plant for biogenic gas capture, optimizing for methane and CO2 separation. Biohydrogen Optimization: Maximize biohydrogen production efficiency and assess purity for end-use suitability. Product Development: Explore chemical and solid carbon products from captured CO2. Develop synthesis methods and conduct market analysis. Sustainability & Economics: Perform Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and model commercial-scale feasibility. Replication Potential: Analyze technology's adaptability to other carbon sources and identify market opportunities. R&D Challenges: Robust Carbon Capture: Ensure efficiency, scalability, and adaptability to diverse biogenic gas sources. Sustainable Biohydrogen and Elemental Carbon Production: Develop catalysts and processes for high yield, purity, and minimal energy/emissions. Innovative Products: Identify valuable chemicals/carbon forms and create sustainable synthesis methods. Safety & Sustainability: Integrate EU's SSbD framework and conduct thorough risk management. Pilot Demonstration: Validate the technology's performance and scalability in a realistic operating environment. This project brings together experts in various fields to address these challenges. The goal is a groundbreaking technology with the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote a sustainable future. This project can bring significant scientific, technological, and societal benefits.