2023.01.05
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What type of technology is “ CO2 decomposition and recycling technology”?
With efforts to reduce the carbon dioxide (CO₂) underway around the world, wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could decompose CO₂ to make new materials? In this issue, we will introduce the CO₂ decomposition and recycling technology that Mitsubishi Materials is developing.
an expert on materials
Dr. Materials
A doctor who loves materials devoted to research at a Mitsubishi Materials lab.
CO2changes into nanocarbon! Hydrogen is also created!
Effective utilization of carbon dioxide is an area that many companies are researching. Among them, Mitsubishi Materials’ technology is able to produce nanocarbon and hydrogen by using an inexpensive reducing agent (powdery metal oxide) which is activated by hydrogen gas. Each of these two materials has the potential to be used in a variety of applications.
The process is also eco-friendly!
The reducing agent can be used repeatedly, and since the temperature required for decomposition is low, we believe that it would be possible to use factory exhaust heat or renewable energy.
The reducing agent can be used repeatedly, and since the temperature required for decomposition is low, we believe that it would be possible to use factory exhaust heat or renewable energy.
【Area s of applications】
Power plants, factories, etc.
This technology could be applied to facilities that emit large amounts of CO₂, such as thermal power plants, factories, and waste incineration facilities, to reduce CO₂ emissions.
As a new carbon material
Nano carbon materials can potentially be used as raw materials for tires and rubber products, colorants for inks and paints, and conductive materials.
The road to solving global warming is a long one. We must all work together to reduce CO₂ emissions.
