Our Technology
CarbonStellar is developing microwave assisted regeneration technology
for carbon capture systems.
Our technology focuses on improving the step where captured CO₂ is separated from the capture material and the material is prepared for reuse.
This step has a major impact on energy use, operating cost, cycle time, and overall capture capacity.
Microwaves
Targeted Mircowave Regeneration
We use microwave energy to improve the regeneration step in carbon capture systems.
By enabling more targeted desorption within the capture material, our approach is designed to reduce energy demand instead of relying only on broad thermal heating.
Low Temperature Desorption
Our technology is designed to reduce the heat required for desorption.
Under tested conditions, we have achieved desorption near ambient temperature,
helping lower energy demand and reduce stress on the system.
Desorption in Minutes
Faster regeneration means faster system cycling. Under tested conditions, our process has achieved desorption within ~ minutes,
supporting higher throughput and more efficient use of capture infrastructure.
Our Advantage
1
Retrofit Ready
Built to improve existing carbon capture systems without replacing the entire platform.
CarbonStellar technology can be integrated into current plant infrastructure to help reduce energy demand and improve system performance.
2
Material-Agnostic, Adaptive Design
Designed to work across different capture materials and system configurations.
Our approach can adapt to sorbents, solvents, and varied process designs, making it suitable for both new and existing systems.
3
Modular Scale-Up
Developed for practical growth from pilot to commercial scale.
Our modular approach allows partners to test, integrate, and expand the technology step by step.
What We Bring
By improving regeneration, CarbonStellar technology helps customers gain clear advantages in efficiency, throughput, material life, and environmental performance.
Lower Operation Burden
CarbonStellar lowers regeneration temperature and reduces heat loss, helping capture systems operate with less energy and lower cost. In DAC applications, this can deliver significant energy savings while improving overall system efficiency.
Longer Material Use
Lower temperature desorption reduces heat stress on capture materials.
This can help minimize degradation, reduce amine leaching, extend sorbent life, and lower replacement costs.
More Output From Existing Assets
Faster regeneration allows capture systems to complete more cycles in less time.
This can increase CO₂ throughput and help operators get more value from the same infrastructure.
Cleaner Capture Economics
Conventional regeneration can rely on steam purging, which may increase water use, amine loss, and environmental concerns.
CarbonStellar offers a cleaner regeneration pathway that lowers energy burden while supporting safer and more efficient carbon capture operation.