Promethean Particles to develop MOFs for CO2 capture project

The company’s research aims to reduce CO₂ emissions by using post-combustion CO₂ adsorption processes with MOFs or Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs). Nottingham-based Promethean Particles is one of 15 contributors from nine countries taking part in the CARMOF Project.

C2I 2019: Sustainable manufacturing at world’s largest nanomaterials plant

In a statement, Dr Selina Ambrose, technical manager at Promethean Particles, said: “The CARMOF Project is an incredibly exciting programme, which brings together thought-leaders and scientists to address the challenges posed by climate change. Last December, we hosted a meeting with project members at our Nottingham production site to discuss our efficient large-scale process of manufacturing MOFs for gas capture.

“Currently, power plants that capture CO₂ use an old process where flue gases are passed through organic amines in water, binding the CO₂ to the amines. Unfortunately, this inefficient process consumes around 30 per cent of the power it generates. By working with members on the CARMOF Project, we hope to design MOFs that can then be 3D printed and converted into membranes for use in larger adsorbing units.”