The Research and Innovation Center for Graphene and 2D Materials (RIC-2D) at Khalifa University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has partnered with Zero Carbon Ventures, a company committed to bringing carbon-reducing technologies to the Middle East, to develop local applications for carbon reduction technology developed by UK-based climate tech company, LevidianNanosystems.
The technology, known as LOOP, is able to process captured methane as a key tool in the journey to a decarbonized world by cracking it to produce hydrogen, a fuel of the future, and graphene, which has the potential to impact a broad range of industries.
The RIC-2D and Zero Carbon Ventures have set up a site for the carbon-reducing technology at the Arzanah Complex at the university’s Sas Al Nakhl (SAN) Campus in Abu Dhabi. Research will be conducted on the system’s input and outputs, to develop its applications for different waste gas blends, such as those in the oil and gas industry, agriculture, landfill, and wastewater treatment plants.
Zero Carbon Ventures, which earlier this year partnered with Levidian to deploy the innovative LOOP technology in the UAE, will work with the RIC-2D on a project-by-project basis, starting with the LOOP technology, but with a vision to collaborate on other programs in the future.
Dr. Hassan Arafat, Senior Director of RIC-2D, said, “RIC-2D is pleased to partner with Zero Carbon to jointly work on local applications for carbon reduction LOOP technology developed by LevidianNanosystems. The cutting-edge Graphene and Hydrogen production technology installed at Khalifa University’s SAN Campus demonstrates our emphasis on bringing world-class innovative Graphene technologies to the UAE and the region.”
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Martin Reynolds, CEO of Zero Carbon Ventures, added, “Methane is one of the worst greenhouse gasses when liberated to the atmosphere. This technology from Levidian is a great example of the kinds of technology we aim to support the development of in the region. We have big plans to deploy it across industry in the UAE, initially, with a particular focus on decarbonizing waste methane from landfill sites. Our partnership with Khalifa University, one of the world’s best science and technology research centers, provides us with fantastic validation and support of the goals we have set ourselves. We are looking forward to seeing the results of this amazing work that will inevitably lead to advancements in the country’s mission to achieve Net Zero.”
