Single step conversion of Co2 to Dimethyl Ether
TRL Level:
5
Advancing industrial carbon utilization through dual, functional, single, step DME production.
Contact:
sounak.roy@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in
Vision
Revolutionizing global carbon utilization through single, step, dual, functional catalysis to transform industrial CO₂ into sustainable DME, accelerating the global transition toward a net, zero circular economy.
Problem
Replacing energy, inefficient, capital, intensive two, step DME production. This mitigates industrial CO2 emissions and high fuel import costs burdening global industrial sectors and national energy security.
Solution
Our dual, functional catalyst converts CO₂ directly into DME, replacing the conventional two, step process and turning industrial emissions into cost, effective, sustainable energy.
Potential
The global DME market, projected at $11 billion by 2030, strong growth and policy support from India’s Ministry of PNG, favoring first movers in blending and production.
Target Beneficiaries
Significant benefits for global cement, steel, and fossil, fuel power sectors; local sugar, industry stakeholders are also exploring it, using CO2 purity as a potential feedstock.
Current Users
A few early discussions with steel and sugar industries are underway to establish a pilot scale of 1 ton/day CO2 mitigation.
