UNO MK3 is an innovative development of a long-standing inorganic solvent absorption process. This novel technology is more environmentally friendly and significantly more cost-effective (up to 50% less) than the amine processes in current carbon capture applications.

Description of Technology:

UNO MK3 is an innovative development of a long-standing inorganic solvent absorption process. This novel technology, at two commercial demonstration plants, is more environmentally friendly and significantly more cost-effective (up to 50% less) than the amine processes in current carbon capture applications. The environmental benefits are due to the use of potassium carbonate, a benign solvent akin to baking soda, and the capture of pollutants such as SOx and NOx in addition to CO2. Potassium carbonate (K2CO3) has been used in solvent absorption processes in chemical industries for many years. The patented UNO MK 3 process provides a unique update to this established technology, making it highly efficient for CO2 capture at low pressure, with high oxygen tollerance. UNO MK 3 also links into the fertiliser production chain and has the potential to create value-added products. It also has the added benefits of low cost, minimal healthy and safety risk, low energy of regeneration and multi-impurity capture.

Sector:

Carbon Dioxide Removal, Cement & Concrete

Phase:

Planning

Type of Supplier:

Cross Sector Enabler

Supplier Geography:

Asia,Europe,North America,Oceania

Expected Capacity (Mt/Year):

Unknown