ExxonMobil partners with Mosaic Materials to create new means of carbon dioxide removal
Mosaic Materials has successfully advanced research into a new process for removing carbon dioxide from air or flue gas, attracting ExxonMobil’s interest and an agreement that partners the two with an end goal of industrial carbon capture technology.
The process utilizes an advanced chemistry method with porous solids — also known as metal-organic frameworks — as the means of separation. ExxonMobil hopes the process will be scalable, while for Mosaic’s part, the partnership offers a potential acceleration to their already low-cost technology.
“Our proprietary technology allows us to separate carbon dioxide from nearly any gas mixture using moderate temperature and pressure changes, substantially increasing energy efficiency and decreasing costs,” Thomas McDonald, CEO of Mosaic Materials, said.
The capture portion of carbon capture is traditionally the most costly part of the process. From capture, it is typically transported by pipeline to underground storage locations. ExxonMobil has been doing so for more than 30 years.
“New technologies in carbon capture will be critical enablers for us to meet growing energy demands while reducing emissions,” Vijay Swarup, vice president of research and development for ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, said. “Our agreement with Mosaic expands our carbon capture technology research portfolio, which is evaluating multiple pathways — including evaluation of carbonate fuel cells and direct air capture – to reduce costs and enable large-scale deployment.”
