Our DAC Innovation
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These modules can be integrated into Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems, removing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere.
Our DAC Solution
Atoco designs and develops solid-state carbon capture modules that efficiently capture CO₂ at low atmospheric concentrations of around 400 ppm, setting a new standard for energy efficiency in DAC systems.
Advantages
Atoco’s solid-state DAC modules leverage nano-engineered reticular materials, to efficiently adsorb CO₂ at low concentrations in the air. Designed for high energy efficiency, robustness, and stability, our DAC solution reduces energy consumption and operational costs, setting a new standard for direct air capture.
No Need for Air Pre-Drying
Our solid-state DAC technology enjoys the unique feature of being totally resilient to high level of humidity in the ambient air, thus completely avoids the need for the energy-intensive air pre-drying step.
Ultra-Energy Efficient CO₂ Capture
Our solid-state DAC technology is designed for maximum efficiency, requiring significantly less energy for both CO₂ capture and release. Molecularly engineered reticular materials selectively bind CO₂ with weak interactions, reducing the energy needed for extraction. Additionally, our system operates at temperatures as low as 40°C, making it compatible with low-grade ambient thermal energy or industrial waste heat—further lowering costs and improving overall efficiency.
Long-Lasting Performance
The robust crystalline structures of our novel reticular materials lead to higher stability and durability, enabling long life and sustained carbon capture capacity for tens of thousands of cycles.
Low Maintenance
The robustness reduces the need for frequent replacement and enhances the overall performance and economic viability of DAC systems.
Direct Air Capture
Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies remove CO₂ directly from the atmosphere, where concentrations are around 400 ppm—too diffuse to capture at the source. Because atmospheric CO₂ is more diluted than in industrial emissions, DAC requires more energy and is generally more expensive than point-source capture. This makes innovation crucial for DAC to reach its full potential.
DAC systems are highly flexible and can be deployed in urban, industrial, or remote locations. Captured CO₂ can be stored permanently or used in products like synthetic fuels, making DAC vital for achieving net-negative emissions and supporting global decarbonization.
Atoco’s solid-state DAC modules use selective adsorbents that capture CO₂ efficiently over nitrogen and oxygen. These reusable materials withstand tens of thousands of cycles, driving down costs. The solid-state design also eliminates health and safety risks associated with liquid-based DAC.
Discover our Post-Combustion Capture (PCC) Innovation
While DAC addresses diffuse CO₂ emissions in the atmosphere, our PCC innovation is critical for tackling emissions from point sources, ensuring effective carbon reduction across diverse applications.