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Green methanol production research at Forschungszentrum Jüly

Overview

Researchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich have developed a method to produce green methanol in water-scarce regions by extracting both CO2 and water directly from the atmosphere. This approach, known as the DryHy process, utilizes Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology with specific sorption materials that absorb moisture from the air to be used in Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOEC).

A techno-economic study modeling over 20,000 regions across 78 countries found that in 97% of areas facing water stress, the air provides sufficient moisture to sustain methanol production. The research suggests that even in the 606 driest locations, the water gap can be bridged by utilizing water storage and operating plants during more humid hours. The study concludes that while wind and solar quality dictate costs, water scarcity is not a fundamental barrier to green methanol production.

Entities

Forschungszentrum Jülich

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Forschungszentrum Jülich researchers find way to produce green methanol in water-scarce regions

    A study by Forschungszentrum Jülich shows green methanol can be produced in water-scarce regions by capturing CO2 and water directly from the air using Direct Air Capture technology.

  2. 19 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Forschungszentrum Jülich develops green methanol production for water-scarce regions

    Forschungszentrum Jülich researchers have developed a way to produce green methanol in arid regions by capturing both CO2 and water from the air using Direct Air Capture technology.

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