Saipem, Novozymes to work on more sustainable CO2 capture
SUMMARY
Enzyme-based CO2 capture is both cheaper and more sustainable than traditional processes, according to the partners.
By Joseph MurphyPOSTED IN:
Italian engineering group Saipem and Danish biotech firm Novozymes have partnered up to develop a more sustainable CO2 capture technology, the pair said on December 13.
Saipem said it owned an enzyme-based CO2 capture technology that could also contain costs. It will be responsible for providing process, mechanical and equipment design, while Novozymes will provide enzymes and further optimise the process through enzyme innovation.
Enzymatic carbon capture is more sustainable and more cost-effective than traditional processes, as it uses enzymes that need less input heat and only a moderate use of chemicals and energy. This in turn reduces the amount of harmful waste.
"Furthermore, this process is more reliable, as the carbonates and enzymes, being low corrosion materials, minimise the deterioration of equipment," Saipem said.
