SEPCOx
Project Overview
About
Steelmaking releases gases containing carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide that are usually burned for low-grade heat, wasting a valuable resource and adding to emissions. SEPCOx uses a reusable solid containing copper, potassium and porous aluminium oxide to capture both gases from complex industrial streams. Hydrogen then regenerates the material and produces purified syngas for reuse in chemical and manufacturing processes. Laboratory tests achieved over 99% capture. By operating under typical steelmaking conditions and avoiding energy-intensive separation methods, the technology could reduce emissions, recover useful carbon and lower industrial costs.
Team
Nina de Bruijn
Nina is pursuing a master's degree in Chemical Engineering at TU Delft. Prior to her master's, she spent a year on the Student Investment Team at Graduate Ventures, gaining hands-on experience in venture capital by sourcing, evaluating, and investing in deep-tech startups. Her interest in entrepreneurship has continued alongside her studies, leading her to work as a Market Analyst at Impact Studio, conducting market research on technical innovations from TU Delft to assess their commercial potential. With this combined experience in chemistry and business, Nina is motivated to explore the commercial potential of her thesis and, potentially, an entrepreneurial career.