The Reactor
The challenge for FOTON is to develop a chemical reactor that allows processes to be powered by sunlight as a sustainable source of energy.
The Pressure Gauge
By heating processes with non-conventional means, such as by propelling them with sunlight, we can initiate existing reactions at much lower pressures and temperatures.
The Reactor
The catalysts that we are developing absorb the energy from sunlight and, in a very efficient way, make that energy available for the conversion of CO2 into methane and syngas.
The Thermometer
CO2 conversion usually takes place at high temperatures over 400°C. Sunlight allows the same process to be carried out at a much lower temperature. No additional heating is needed for the chemical process to work.
Close introductionThe power
of the sun
Sunlight is used directly as an energy source for the conversion of CO2 and hydrogen into synthetic natural gas and / or syngas. We also investigate the possibility of using the concept for the production of fine chemicals. The advantages are that additional conversion steps (conversion of sunlight into electricity) are avoided and the energy efficiency of the process is optimized.
The Pressure Gauge
By heating processes with non-conventional means, such as by propelling them with sunlight, we can initiate existing reactions at much lower pressures and temperatures.
The Reactor
The challenge for LUMEN is to develop a chemical reactor that allows processes to be powered by sunlight as a sustainable source of energy.
Inside the Reactor
The catalysts that we are developing absorb the energy from sunlight and, in a very efficient way, make that energy available for the conversion of CO2 into methane and syngas.
The Thermometer
CO2 conversion usually takes place at high temperatures over 400°C. Sunlight allows the same process to be carried out at a much lower temperature. No additional heating is needed for the chemical process to work.
