Rushnu’s CarbonCatalyze™ unit produces chlorine-based chemicals using a thermochemical process. By eliminating electrolysis, we significantly reduce electricity required from 2.7 MWh per ton of chlorine to 0.8 MWh.
We're kicking off our first commercial demo at Silicon Valley Clean Water in California. Here’s a look at the system in action!
Lowering cost and energy
The economic advantage comes from two main factors. First, CarbonCatalyze™ replaces complex electrochemical systems with a simpler thermochemical process, reducing capital and operational costs. Second, it shifts energy use away from expensive electricity to cheaper waste heat, while also lowering total energy demand. Together, these changes reduce costs by roughly 60%, while delivering the same chlorine products industry depends on.
Rushnu's CarbonCatalyze™ is recipients of NSF SBIR Phase I award for the project titled "System for High Efficiency Continuous Single-step Carbon Capture and Mineralization." “The industrial sector currently has few financial incentives to sequester CO₂. The technology will address this gap by reducing the energy and associated costs required for capture and conversion of CO₂, generating revenue through the production of sustainable by-products. The ability to produce valuable co-products will be particularly beneficial to industries reliant on raw materials.”
By deploying CarbonCatalyze™, host industries not only achieve their net-zero targets but also generate additional revenue through the production of valuable co-products, creating financial incentives for the adoption of carbon capture technologies. Learn More
"We are thrilled to partner with Rushnu as they embark on proving their technology. This will help SVCW – and the wastewater industry as a whole – achieve our mission of protecting public health and the environment."
SVCW General Manager Teresa Herrera
“Partnering with Rushnu is in line with our Climate Action Plan goals to reduce emissions, support innovative decarbonization technologies, and be a leader in local climate action. We look forward to the impact this project will have on our community and beyond.”
City of Livermore City Manager Marianna Marysheva