For Industrial emitters a significant hurdle in their journey towards decarbonisation is the economic challenge (both high capex and opex) associated with existing and new carbon capture technologies. Immaterial have developed a technology solution which is economically viable and one that significantly reduces the need for heavy Government Subsidies to decarbonise industries.

Immaterial Ltd have pioneered a unique, patented technology platform that can densify any metal-organic framework material (MOF) by producing them as monolithic MOF (m-MOFs), increasing the volumetric capacity by 2X+, when compared to existing solid systems and traditional amines technology. The ability to capture more volume shrinks the footprint of the capture system, thereby unlocking significant capital cost reduction and lower operating costs vs alternative technologies.

Immaterial have developed a family of m-MOF materials, providing entire market coverage for carbon capture, from natural gas CCGT power plants to the production of steel, cement, refining, petrochemicals and other applications. These materials are chemically resistant to moisture, steam and acidic conditions. Immaterial’s new multi-tonne facility in Cambridge UK (operational from July 2025) will demonstrate economic viability and scalability of the densified m-MOFs using a green process, creating a sustainable supply chain.

Immaterial uses already proven at industrial scale swing adsorption systems, with novelty around materials and engineering integration into proven systems. This enables significant de-risking in scaling the technology. For hard to abate sectors, Immaterial has a solution that makes economic sense and enables customers to tap into IRA benefits in the US and avoid paying for carbon credits from the EU ETS platforms – translating an emissions problem into a profitable carbon capture operating margin.

Immaterial are successfully piloting its technology in Europe and are actively collaborating with customers to deploy pilot capture systems across a variety of sectors and regions to demonstrate the technology.