Development of Low-Cost Zeolites for Cost-Efficient Carbon Capture
Cheaper zeolites would significantly reduce the cost of carbon capture. This is crucial to lower the cost of the important climate measure; Carbon Capture and Storage - CCS.
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is necessary for Sweden to reach zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. The overall cost of CCS in Sweden is estimated to be at least 1000 SEK/tonne of carbon dioxide(CO2). The separation of CO2 from other gases accounts for 70%–80% of the total CCS cost and the CO2 separation material is one of the main cost drivers. Thus, the development of cost-efficient CO2 separation materials is crucial for the economic viability of CCS. RISE, Chalmers, and several industrial partners have the ambition to reduce the cost of CCS through the development of low-cost zeolites from industrial residues and natural zeolites for cost-efficient CO2 separation (both biogenic and abiogenic sources). This project aims to define optimum experimental conditions and estimate the cost of producing zeolites from industrial residues and natural zeolites. The project also aims to evaluate the performance of the produced zeolites in terms of CO2 separation.
Summary
Project name
Low-Cost Zeolites for Carbon Capture
Status
Completed
RISE role in project
Coordinator
Project start
Duration
2.7 years
Total budget
3 263 270 SEK
Partner
Chalmers University of Technology , Höganäs Sweden AB, Lidköping Energi, Zeo-Concept ECE AB