Venture:
Arbon
Founders:
Xiaoyang Shi ’11SEAS ’17SEAS PhD
Industry:
Direct air capture of CO₂
Venture Type:
Hybrid
What is the social or environmental issue being addressed?
The excessive concentration of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the Earth's atmosphere is a significant contributor to climate change. Arbon aims to mitigate the effects of global warming by developing technology to capture CO2 directly from the air. By removing this greenhouse gas, the company seeks to reduce the impact of human activities on climate systems, help stabilize global temperatures, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Their work aligns with global efforts to address climate change, such as the Paris Agreement and 45Q.
Innovation:
Arbon has developed a reusable material that captures CO₂ directly from the air in dry conditions and releases CO₂ when the sorbent is wet. This sorbent has exhibited remarkable stability and does not degrade up to 10,000 cycles. It has a high energy-efficiency without consuming heat during regeneration.
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