Carbon Capture and Use
Novis develops and builds CO₂ plants in the field of carbon capture and use as a contribution to a climate-friendly economy. CO₂ from exhaust gases is captured, purified, concentrated, and liquefied for subsequent use in other processes for the cultivation of microalgae. Novis is working on plants for industrial and agricultural applications.
CO₂ - from problematic substance to raw material
CCU is an important component for the decarbonization of industry. Medium-sized companies, in particular, have unavoidable emissions from process energy. Novis GmbH has developed a process for capturing CO₂ from point sources (such as natural gas combustion) and purifying it into pure CO₂. The clean CO₂ can then be liquefied and stored or used immediately.
The technology used is relatively simple and utilizes the principle of electrodialysis. This allows CO₂ to be used cost-effectively. While Climeworks, for example, estimates €900 per ton of liquid CO₂ with its Direct Air Capturing method, Novis GmbH's process already achieves prices well below €200/t. Foreseeable economies of scale suggest prices of around €100/t in the near future.
The CO₂ can then be "fed" to algae directly at the source, thus contributing to a sustainable circular economy.
CO₂ from wine production
CO₂ is produced in many industrial and agricultural processes. Novis has set up a CO₂ collection, purification, and liquefaction plant at a large Portuguese winery. A small portion of the CO₂ is reused directly in the winery, while the majority is used as a substrate in a nearby algae production facility. The algae provide raw materials for the cosmetics and food industries.
