Decarbonization

The decarbonization of industry involves reducing or eliminating the carbon emissions and greenhouse gases associated with the production and manufacturing of goods and services.

At AIMPLAS, we work on the development of advanced technologies for carbon capture, separation and use that are more efficient and cost-effective than those currently available on the market. In pursuit of this goal, we use porous polymeric materials and catalysts, which we design, modify and synthesize to meet specific needs. We also help companies reduce the carbon footprint of their businesses and products.

We also work hard to develop sustainable materials based on renewable sources.

How can we help to decarbonize your industrial activity?

AIMPLAS has a team of experts in decarbonization processes for industrial activities. This unit supports companies in the development of new technologies that contribute to reducing their environmental impact.

• Development of new products and materials.
• Development of selective separation and capture processes for CO₂ from gas effluents, based on the use of membranes and adsorbents.
• CO₂ transport and purification.
• Synthesis of polymers and high-added-value CO₂-based molecules.
• Waste recovery to obtain energy, chemical molecules and polymers.
• Removal of gaseous pollutants using tailor-made materials.
• Catalyst design to increase efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
• Optimisation of CCUS  processes.

Our technical capabilities and resources

At AIMPLAS, we have advanced infrastructures and an expert team that enable us to support companies throughout the entire development cycle of decarbonisation solutions, from research to industrial-scale validation.

Chemical and Materials Development and Synthesis

We have specialised laboratories for the design and synthesis of new materials and platform molecules, including:

• Chemical and materials synthesis laboratory.
• High-pressure gas reactors, both batch and continuous, for processes such as hydrogenation, carboxylation, oxidation, or acylation, among others.
• Glove box for conducting air- or moisture-sensitive processes.
• Dedicated laboratory for the synthesis of adsorbent materials and membranes.
• Synthesis of CO₂-based platform molecules using:
  • Thermal reactors
  • Electrochemical reactors
  • Microwave (MW) reactors
  • Photochemical reactors

Advanced Characterisation and Analysis

We offer a comprehensive physico-chemical analysis service, essential for validating the performance and efficiency of new materials:

• Volumetric and gravimetric adsorption analyser under dynamic and static conditions.
• Online adsorption/desorption analysis coupled with QTOF and gas chromatography (GC).
• RAMAN spectrometer with high-resolution microscopy.
• Thermal analysis equipment (thermogravimetry and differential calorimetry).
• Scanning electron microscope (SEM) for morphological study and accurate material characterisation.

Industrial Scale-Up and Validation

We assist companies in the transition from laboratory to real-world environments:

• Scale-up of chemical and materials processes.
• Mobile CO₂ capture units for in situ measurements in industrial settings (v-PSA technology).
• Performance evaluation under real operational conditions.