Plasma-based gas conversion
Upcycling emissions into valuable materials with lightning
Rising greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels and industrial processes, in combination with deforestation, have disrupted Earth’s natural balance, driving global warming and ocean acidification. We develop technological solutions that transform these harmful gasses into useful products for a circular economy. Our approach is inspired by lightning, which is scientifically known as plasma—a state of matter similar to gas but with unique properties.
Unlike conventional approaches that focus only on decarbonization, our research tackles the climate–energy nexus: simultaneously reducing emissions by electrifying industrial processes and converting pollutants such as carbon dioxide (CO2) or methane (CH4) into valuable raw materials. For example, by splitting these molecules into their elemental building blocks, we unlock carbon (C) and hydrogen (H), which can be repurposed for carbon-neutral materials, e-fuels, and sustainable products essential for modern society.
Through lightning-inspired innovation, we aim to make harmful emissions not a waste to be buried, but a resource for sustainable development. By transforming greenhouse gasses into the raw material of the future, we are turning the biggest climate challenge into an opportunity.
