E-fuel and aviation tests being conducted at Dublin Airport using DAC technology
Dublin Airport is currently hosting the industrial-scale testing of a revolutionary Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, developed by a team of researchers at Trinity College Dublin. The system, which has been running for three months in a live operational environment, aims to capture carbon dioxide directly from ambient air and release it using low-grade industrial waste heat.
Professor Wolfgang Schmitt, one of the developers of the DAC technology, has played a significant role in its creation. The team behind the technology is now focusing on optimizing energy use and operational conditions to improve capture efficiency and enable industrial deployment.
The DAC system at Dublin Airport is not only capturing carbon dioxide but also producing a purified CO2 stream, which can be utilised for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and e-fuel. If advanced and integrated across industries, this technology has the potential to reduce emissions significantly and create economic opportunities by supplying high-purity CO2 that aligns with global sustainability goals.
The DAC technology is supported by European Innovation Council funding, demonstrating the commitment of European organisations to combat climate change and promote sustainable development. The team behind the technology is optimistic about scaling the technology for commercial deployment, with the ultimate goal of making a positive impact on the environment and the economy.
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