Chemicals derived from captured carbon
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Cleaning up the chemical industry.
Proving scalability of an innovation that converts CO2 into sustainable chemicals
The Opportunity
Traditionally, chemicals are produced from fossil feedstocks in processes that require high temperatures and pressures, which are very carbon intensive. Anodyne is tackling the global demand for greener chemicals with a green process to create formic acid, a chemical used in many industries. Their approach operates in ambient conditions, at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, and uses CO2 as the raw material.
The Challenge
Anodyne’s unique chemical production process was proven at the lab scale but needed validation at a pilot scale. This next step was essential to garner the interest of industry partners and to ensure their ability to attract sufficient capital to grow.
I’m very driven to scale this technology. So it’s really encouraging to have the recognition that this is an important challenge, that there is a community of people who care about it, and a community of people who are driven to really support the research and find solutions.
NPC’s Solution
NPC’s Proof of Concept Program allows Anodyne to scale their formic acid production from the lab to an intermediate pilot scale using an electrolyzer cell. The data obtained will inform the engineering studies to plan out the pilot site and prove out the key performance indicators important to partners and customers.
NPC is committed to the creation of natural products that are better for people, animals and the planet. We propel early-stage Canadian innovators with the advice, connections and capital they need to develop and de-risk their solutions quickly and efficiently.
Anodyne Chemistries
Description:
Sector(s):
Bioequivalents, Cleantech, GreentechFunding Type:
Proof of ConceptProvince:
British ColumbiaFunding Amount:
$250,000
Year of Funding:
2024Name:
Manou Davies