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The world's first process to capture CO2 and convert it into high-quality carbon black.

Carbon black is used primarily in applications such as automobile tires and coatings and is currently produced from fossil sources. Producing this valuable raw material from captured CO2 would thus result in double environmental benefits.

In this context, Aeroborn has received support from "Kansen voor West" (EU EFRO subsidy) to realize the "Creating Carbon Blacks from CO2" project plan. Aeroborn will scale up the electrolytic conversion of captured CO2 into carbon black using a pilot installation.

With a focus on capturing CO2 from exhaust gas streams of major polluters (such as steel production, refineries, and steam crackers), Aeroborn is subsequently developing mobile units where capture and conversion are integrated. The technology is globally unique and more energy-efficient than competing CCUS (Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage) technologies.

During this pilot project, Aeroborn will be the first to process captured CO2 emissions through electrolysis into a CO2-negative and high-quality end product: carbon black. Aeroborn is setting up this pilot project to test the operation of the production process in an industrially relevant setting and scale, and to identify and resolve any potential bottlenecks in the process through an iterative project approach.

The project will involve building the pilot plant, engineering, and developing and testing the production processes. The investment will yield a CO2 benefit for Aeroborn and its customers, as well as product validation in the process.