How can we produce Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and other renewable fuels while mineralizing CO2?

Context:

The use of CO2 as a raw material in the production of sustainable construction materials and renewable fuels represents a crucial advancement in the decarbonization of various industrial sectors. This technology not only reduces dependence on natural or virgin raw materials but also significantly contributes to emissions mitigation. It stands out for its ability to safely "store" CO2, preventing any possibility of reintroduction into the atmosphere.

In addition to this application, CO2 also enables the use of sustainable fuels for aviation, the only real and immediately available solution to move towards more sustainable aviation models.

Opportunity:

CO2 mineralization is an alternative method that allows the use of carbon dioxide and stores it for synthesis in products, thereby accelerating decarbonization. In other words, it enables the production of new materials to replace the use of natural raw materials.

Furthermore, CO2 from industrial processes or even pre-existing in the atmosphere can be captured through carbon capture technologies (CCUS or DAC), which can be used as raw material for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other renewable fuels, such as synthetic or e-fuels.

What we are looking for:

The development of this technology is vital to continue advancing towards the decarbonization of mobility or construction. Therefore, we are seeking technological solutions for mineralization or carbonation, or others yet to be developed in molecules or mineral phases reactive to CO2-rich streams.

Technologies for developing SAF production from raw materials such as urban and forest residues (advanced biofuels) will also be valued, as well as the development of e-SAF (synthetic fuel), using captured CO2 and renewable hydrogen for its production.