Developing catalysts, reaction systems, and commercialization technologies for large-scale production of low-carbon fuels and feedstocks using industrial by-product gases.
This research aims to develop and design unit technologies for methanol synthesis using by-product gases from the steelmaking process.
To achieve this, we are developing direct conversion and separation technologies for by-product gases and performing computational
simulations of an integrated process.
Additionally, we are developing catalysts and process technologies that allow simultaneous production of hydrogen and carbon by utilizing methane in
industrial by-product gases. We are also researching catalyst technologies for producing organic acids and alcohols using CH4 and CO2
Contribution to carbon emission reduction by securing methanol production technology using steel industry by-product gases :
Research on utilizing by-product gases in the steel industry is being actively pursued in various countries, including the Carbon2Chem project in Europe. Since huge amount of carbon was emitted from the steel industry,
it is essential to develop carbon reduction technologies.
Without such
technologies, competitiveness may decrease due to carbon taxes and related costs. This research will contribute
to develop carbon utilization technologies in industry, reducing carbon emissions in the steel industry and
enabling eco-friendly steel products to gain a competitive advantage over conventional products.
Development of Catalyst Manufacturing Technology : Development of high-performance liquid metal alloy catalysts optimized for hydrogen and carbon production in mixed gas environments of by-product gases. Establishing technological leadership in catalytic thermal decomposition processes for by-product gas conversion.
Development of Molten Catalyst-based Thermal Decomposition Process Technology : Enabling continuous production, recovery, and purification of hydrogen and carbon in by-product gas supply environments.
Future applications of carbon materials produced from by-product gases in various fields (e.g., electrode materials, steel industry), improving cost competitiveness and economic feasibility of hydrogen production.
Development of Selective Methane Thermal Decomposition Technology : Restricting CO₂ emissions while selectively producing hydrogen and carbon. Establishing a sustainable energy economy ecosystem to address climate change challenges.
