Twelve uses its Opus™ platform to transform CO₂, water, and renewable energy into hydrocarbons via CO₂ electrolysis. This is achieved using Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEA), a CO₂-reducing catalyst that electrifies CO₂ and water while only producing oxygen, synthetic gas, and water. This synthetic gas is then used to produce Power-to-Liquid (PtL), Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and E-Naphtha™, the building block for CO2 Made® products.
Low-cost catalytic pathway to 1,5-PDO that produces no harmful byproducts from agricultural products developed by Pyran. Provides a green alternative to petroleum-based 4-and 6 carbon diols that can enhance performance by increasing polymer heat, water, oil, and weather resistance, thermal transition temperature and crystallization in half the time, and liquid phase processability. Pyran’s 1,5-PDO can be considered a suitable replacement for 1,6-hexanediol in resins used for coatings and demonstrates slightly better viscosity reduction than HHDA in some applications.
Metal catalysts play a fundamental role in the pursuit of sustainable practices. They can optimize efficiency and minimize waste in chemical reactions that produce sustainable products/processes, helping to reduce harmful substances to the environment and human health, combat climate change, and generate clean energy. The most widely used catalysts are noble metals (e.g., platinum, palladium, and iridium) due to their desirable catalytic properties, such as high stability and temperature tolerance. However, the use of noble metals is hindered by their high cost and limited availability.
An overview of approaches used to catalyze chemical hazards into benign substances.
AI-engineeered enzymes for the production of chemicals without fermentation. This company uses AI to engineer enzymes and metal catalysts that do not require fermentation, allowing for the production of molecules at room temperature without toxins and waste. This process uses safe feedstocks, such as sugars, air, and carbon dioxide. It is also scalable and cost efficient. This process also eliminates fermentation, costly immobilization, air emissions, and wastewater emissions. Their factory, Bioforge™, produces one ton of product per ton of feedstock.
Supports fundamental research on critical challenges and opportunities in catalysts and catalytic reactions for chemicals, energy and other applications.
PFAS-free and biodegradable textile waterproofing, biobased and readily degradable multi-functional wax, bio-based and readily biodegradable detergent, and biodegradable and fluorocarbon-free industrial DWR products. By combining the natural fatty acids of plants with Nobel Prize-winning chemistry organocatalysis, OrganoClick has created an effective water repellency that is environmentally sustainable and high-performance.
Protein Surfactant Complex™ (PSC™) that improves surfactant power. PSC™ is the formation of complexes between certain proteins and metabolites derived from food-grade yeast with a broad range of surfactants. PSC™ enhances surfactant performance and efficiency. They work with a variety of surfacts. PSC™ also reduces the cost of production of cleaning products, agricultural chemicals, and other industrial products. PSC™ does not contain hazardous chemicals, volatile organic compounds, or ozone-depleting substances.
Synthesis of surfactants from cellulosic material through a biocatalyzed process. This novel process for the synthesis of surfactants does not require large amounts of energy nor organic solvents. This technology can decrease carbon dioxide emissions and reduce deforestation from palm plantations. Conventional surfact production is based on petrochemicals and seed oils, such as palm oil. Surfactant synthesis involves highly hazardous compounds to human health and the environment.
Second-generation surfactant that improves the solubility of organic compounds in water. The second-generation surfactant, TPGS-750M, allows some organic reactions to be carried out in an aqueous system by improving the solubility of organic compounds in water. This surfactant is composed of safe, inexpensive ingredients; only a small concentration is required for effectiveness. After the reaction, the surfactant can be recovered and reused with minor deactivation. Organic solvents are traditionally used for organic reactions because they are not soluble in water.