- Carbon Innovation: NeoCarbon successfully produced its first batch of concrete using CO2 captured from the air.
- Scalability: The company aims to scale its Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology to capture 62.5 tons of CO2 per year.
- Market Expansion: In 2025, NeoCarbon plans to offer high-quality carbon removal credits through its partnership with Carbonaide.
The cement industry accounts for roughly 8% of global CO2 emissions. NeoCarbon’s carbon-curing technology could help significantly reduce this footprint.
The breakthrough:
NeoCarbon, a startup specializing in DAC solutions, has successfully integrated captured CO2 into concrete production. The company partnered with Carbonaide, which mineralizes CO2 into concrete, to achieve this milestone.
“By leveraging NeoCarbon’s Direct Air Capture technology, we aim to scale a modular and flexible CO2 supply, making the CO2 value chain more efficient.“ – Tapio Vehmas, CEO, Carbonaide
How it works:
- NeoCarbon captures CO2 from waste heat of cooling towers.
- The CO2 is then introduced into a curing chamber, bonding with concrete via a process known as carbon curing.
- Each cubic meter of concrete requires approximately 140 kg (308 lbs) of CO2.
- The first batch was produced using biogenic waste and 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of captured carbon, leveraging the company’s DAC pilot program, NeoDuo.
Scaling up:
NeoCarbon currently operates two autonomous DAC modules, with the latest capable of capturing 5 tons per year. The company aims to scale to 62.5 tons per year, increasing its impact on reducing industrial CO2 emissions.
“This milestone represents a significant step in our mission to decarbonize the cement and concrete industry.” – René Haas, CEO, NeoCarbon
What’s next:
In 2025, NeoCarbon will introduce carbon removal credits, offering businesses a way to offset emissions while supporting DAC advancements.
The bottom line:
NeoCarbon’s success validates the potential of DAC in industrial applications, positioning it as a key player in the decarbonization of cement and concrete production.
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