Ammonia-Assisted Regeneration for Longer-Lasting Direct Air Capture (DAC)

This opportunity advertises a novel ammonia‑assisted regeneration process for solid amine sorbents used in direct air capture (DAC) systems. The technology replaces the harsh high‑temperature release step with a gentler ammonia‑gas exposure, extending sorbent life, lowering operating costs, and improving overall economics for carbon removal projects. It is compatible with a broad range of existing sorbent materials and support structures, enabling integration into current DAC designs without major redesign. The lab is offering licensing of this technology to commercial entities; it is not a solicitation for external development services. • Extends usable life of amine‑based sorbents (50‑99% capacity retention over 5‑500 cycles). • Operates at lower regeneration temperatures (75‑120 °C) and reduced pressure, decreasing energy consumption. • Applicable to multiple market sectors: carbon removal plants, CO₂ storage/utilization, industrial gases, advanced adsorbent manufacturing, indoor air handling, and heavy‑industry decarbonization.