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Institute Commissions Pilot Plant for CO2-Neutral Fuels and Chemicals

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jan 1
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The Leibniz Institute for Catalysis, led by Sebastian Wohlrab, commissioned a pilot plant in Rostock to produce methyl formate and dimethyl carbonate. This project, called SuME, uses carbon derived entirely from CO2 sources, such as cement exhaust or air. The plant operates continuously, achieving a maximum yield of one liter per hour.

From chemeurope.com

Why it matters

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The research aims to create two examples of new generation fuels and chemical building blocks that are CO2-neutral and burn with minimal pollutants. Unlike traditional chemical production, the carbon used in these target products does not originate from oil, gas, or coal.

From chemeurope.com

Who's involved

  • Leibniz Institute for CatalysisThe institute that developed and commissioned the pilot plant.
  • Sebastian WohlrabThe researcher who coordinates the SuME project team.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Leibniz Institute for CatalysisSpeculative

    Industries relying on chemical raw materials might see potential changes in supply or costs due to the production of CO2-neutral compounds.

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