Objective
In this project, the aim is to develop an efficient Direct Air Contactor and scale this to TRL 5, containing four (4) distinct innovations that combined can achieve low-cost, mass produceable, environmentally benign Direct Air Capture. The specific innovations the project will focus on: (1) The use of a laser ablation process to produce molds that can mass-produce Microstructured, roll-to-roll foils with up-to 100% more contact area. These foils are placed in a macrostructured contactor. (2) Develop beyond state-of-the-art DAC sorbents with improved carbon uptake and less susceptible for degradation of the material, focused on amine-functionalised silica’s and Metal Organic Frameworks (MOF), that are placed on the microstructured foils, optimised for dry coating. (3) Innovating the patented Drytraec technology (dry coating in battery production) for use in DAC contactor coating, leading to (mass manufacturing) roll-to-roll coating of functionalised DAC contactor foils with exceptional physical, chemical, and longevity performance. (4) Develop a RadioFrequency heating process that is able to concentrate the heat more efficient to regenerate Carbon from the contactor and is using only electricity, allowing for easy integration with renewable electricity sources. A model-based design approach is used for quick and adaptive designing and is directed by early LCA and TEA screening of datasets from start to end to proactively inform design and development steps to the best performing concept. The project produces two intermediate contactor set-ups to gain the best learning experiences and LCA/TEA appreciation, before demonstrating the full DREAM/TEAM concept with micro- and macrostructured, dry coated and functionalized foils with enhanced adsorption materials, and Radio-Frequency heating in a TRL5 demonstrator in a test-facility.
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HORIZON.2.5 - Climate, Energy and Mobility
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HORIZON-RIA - HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-CL5-2026-02
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