DECARBONIZATION

With ceramic

high-temperature technology

Reduce CO₂.

Ceram develops high-performance substrates for carbon capture applications, which are already in use in several pilot plants worldwide. The focus is on maximum specific surface area, low mass, and long service life, because for us, CO₂ is not waste, but a valuable raw material.

OUR TECHNOLOGY

Decarbonization doesn't start tomorrow; it's already measurable today.

Every ceramic heat storage unit and every catalyst from Ceram Austria reduces the energy and fuel requirements of industrial processes. Regenerative Thermal Oxidation (RTO) recovers process heat with up to 97 percent thermal efficiency and enables autothermal operation without auxiliary fuel, while optimized process control simultaneously reduces gas and electricity consumption. According to our own survey, CERAM products used worldwide avoid approximately 5 million tons of CO₂ per year and additionally reduce 125,000 tons of nitrogen oxides. .

Ceram is developing the next generation of high-performance substrates for carbon capture applications, which are already in use in several pilot plants. The material science focus is on an extremely high specific surface area that securely binds applied sorbents or MOFs, as well as low mass to accelerate desorption cycles. Low manufacturing costs for the ceramics ensure the economic viability of the process, while a long service life guarantees the return on investment and promotes the principles of the circular economy. Ceram understands CO₂ as a valuable raw material that should neither be emitted unused nor permanently stored. .

KEY EFFICIENCY DRIVERS

Regenerative Heat Recovery: Ceramic honeycomb bodies cyclically store and release process heat. A thermal efficiency of up to 97% and autothermal operation reduce the gas consumption of RTO systems by up to 45%.
Efficient Process Control: The heat storage bed and cycle time are matched to the mass flow and energy content of the exhaust gas, up to autothermal operation without auxiliary fuel. Optimized process control reduces gas and electricity consumption and thus the CO₂ footprint of the overall process.
Low Pressure Drop: The hexagonal HEX-Cell geometry offers approximately 72% more heat exchange points with lower pressure drop. The reduced fan power leads to 10 to 15% lower energy consumption compared to standard cells.
Durability & Regeneration: Long service life and the regeneration of used catalysts through the CATLife® program extend the lifespan of the ceramics used, conserve resources, and avoid the emissions of new production.