Electrochemical Direct Air Capture (e-DAC)
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NovaCO₂ develops low-energy modular e-DAC systems that capture CO₂ from ambient air using voltage-controlled regeneration.
About NovaCO₂
Scalable, Low-Energy Carbon Capture
NovaCO₂ develops scalable, low-energy electrochemical Direct Air Capture systems using redox-active capture media and electrified regeneration. Our technology is designed for modular, pilot-ready deployment — enabling distributed carbon removal at scale.
Redox-Active Media
Advanced capture chemistry
Electrified Regeneration
Voltage-controlled release
Modular Design
Pilot-ready format
Electrochemical capture and regeneration process
Why This Matters
The Energy Bottleneck of Direct Air Capture
Current DAC technologies rely heavily on thermal energy for regeneration, creating a fundamental barrier to cost-effective scaling. NovaCO₂ addresses this through electrochemical pathways that dramatically reduce energy requirements.
Global DAC capacity needed
10 Gt CO₂/yr
by 2050 (IEA Net Zero)
Energy-intensive DAC limits scalability
Thermal regeneration methods consume enormous energy, driving up costs and carbon footprint of the capture process itself.
Need practical modular deployment
Current DAC solutions require massive centralized plants. The industry needs flexible, distributed deployment models.
Long-duration durability is essential
Capture media must maintain performance over thousands of cycles to achieve commercially viable operation.
Differentiators
What Makes NovaCO₂ Different
Our electrochemical approach solves the core challenges that limit current DAC technologies from reaching commercial scale.
~30 kJ/mol CO₂
Low Energy Demand
Electrochemical regeneration dramatically reduces energy requirements compared to thermal DAC approaches.
Stable Retention
Long Media Lifetime
Redox-active capture media designed for thousands of cycles with minimal degradation in performance.
Robust Operation
Oxygen-Stable Redox-Active Sorbents
Designed for long-term electrochemical CO₂ capture from ambient air at room temperature, maintaining high oxygen stability, redox reversibility, and capture capacity.
Recyclable Materials
Sustainable Chemistry
Built on earth-abundant, recyclable materials — minimizing environmental footprint of the capture system itself.
Technology
Electrochemical Capture, Designed for Scale
Our modular electrochemical process enables efficient CO₂ capture and regeneration with minimal energy input, producing verified clean carbon dioxide for downstream integration.
STEP 01
Capture
CO₂ absorbed from ambient air
STEP 02
Electrified Regeneration
Voltage-controlled release
STEP 03
Clean CO₂ Output
High-purity CO₂ stream
STEP 04
MRV Data
Verified removal metrics
STEP 05
Integration
Utilization or storage pathways
TRL 5+
Technology Readiness
What We Build
Modular e-DAC Systems for Real-World Deployment
Our modular electrochemical DAC units are engineered for practical, scalable deployment — from pilot demonstrations to commercial DAC hubs. Each unit integrates capture, regeneration, and data monitoring in a compact, transportable format.
- Modular e-DAC units designed for containerized deployment
- Optimized for DAC hubs and capture-to-utilization workflows
- Produces high-purity clean CO₂ for storage or conversion
- MRV-ready operational data for carbon credit verification
- Plug-and-play integration with existing infrastructure
- Scalable from pilot to commercial capacity
Market Fit
Who We Work With
NovaCO₂ technology integrates across the carbon removal value chain, serving a diverse ecosystem of partners and stakeholders.
DAC Hubs & Platform Developers
Organizations building multi-technology DAC hub infrastructure and platform-level carbon removal operations.
OEMs Building Capture Equipment
Equipment manufacturers integrating next-generation capture modules into existing industrial systems.
E-Fuel & E-Chemicals Developers
Companies converting captured CO₂ into sustainable aviation fuel, e-methanol, and other synthetic chemicals.
Industrial & R&D Pilot Sites
Research institutions and industrial partners operating pilot-scale demonstrations and testing facilities.
Some of Our Partners
Roadmap
Where We're Going
A clear pathway from laboratory validation to commercial-scale carbon removal technology.
Validate Capture Media
Synthesis and characterization of redox-active capture media. Proof-of-concept CO₂ binding and electrochemical release at lab scale.
System Performance Testing
Integrated cell design and testing under realistic atmospheric conditions. Optimization of energy efficiency and cycle stability.
Pilot-Scale Durability
Extended durability testing at pilot scale. Multi-thousand cycle demonstration with real-world operational parameters.
Pathway to TRL 6+
Modular system demonstration in relevant environment. Commercial pathway development and partnership scaling.
Partner with NovaCO₂
We're seeking pilot partners, DAC hub developers, and industrial collaborators to demonstrate and scale our electrochemical carbon capture technology. Let's build the future of carbon removal together.
Location
Elektrovej, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Stage
Pre-seed / Research Spin-out