CO2 Harvesting Nanocarbons

This category focuses exclusively on engineered nanomaterials derived from CO2, significantly contributing to global efforts to combat climate change. Carbon Corp, a prominent Canadian nano producer and member of the INSCX exchange, is pioneering this innovative approach.

Carbon Corp’s method employs an advanced electrochemical splitting reaction through the proprietary Genesis Device®, converting CO2—a readily available greenhouse gas—into high-value commodities like carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and other nanocarbons such as Nanoonions via high-yield electrolysis in molten salts. CO2, the sole reactant, is sourced at no cost from point-source industrial emissions or through direct air capture. A pilot plant, located at Alberta’s Shepard Energy Center and developed by Carbon Corp. and its parent company, C2CNT LLC, showcases this technology, as demonstrated during the Carbon XPRIZE.

It is engineered to produce up to 250 tonnes of carbon nanomaterials annually and has successfully demonstrated the synthesis of multiwall carbon nanotubes, carbon nano onions, carbon nano pearls, and carbon nano bamboo from CO2 extracted from a commercial power plant’s flue gas using the Genesis Device®.

For every tonne of nanomaterials manufactured using C2CNT® technology, 4 tonnes of CO2 are eliminated from emissions. This CO2 avoidance effect is further amplified by the enhanced properties imparted by carbon nanomaterials when integrated into existing materials.

Use case in plastics/polymers:
In the groundbreaking study “Polymer Composites with Carbon Nanotubes Made from CO2” (RSC Sustainability, 2024, 2, 2496), Carbon Corp’s CO2-derived carbon nanotubes are shown to supercharge plastics, polymers, and resins. When incorporated, they deliver impressive boosts in tensile strength, transforming everyday materials into stronger, more resilient versions of themselves. This innovation not only enhances performance but also offers an eco-friendly solution by utilizing captured carbon dioxide.

Use case in Construction:

Get ready for a game-changer! Patent 11,401,212 spotlights Carbon Corp’s revolutionary CO2-derived carbon nanotubes. When these cutting-edge nanotubes are added to cement and concrete, they unlock dramatic increases in compressive strength, transforming traditional building materials into green cementitious powerhouses. This breakthrough not only boosts performance but also leads the way toward a more sustainable future by embedding captured CO2 directly into construction materials.