The Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB) is involved in the Nano-CarbonCapS research project, funded by the EU, to develop portable CO₂ capture technology. The project started in July 2024 and lasts 24 months.
The Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB) is part of the collaborative network for the research project “Novel Nano-Enhanced Carbon Capture Systems for Industrial Post-Combustion Processes” (Nano-CarbonCapS Project, CODEVELOP-REPowerEU/1223/0118). The project began in July 2024 and will run for 24 months.
The project is funded by the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility of the NextGenerationEU instrument, through the Research and Innovation Foundation.
Project summary: The Nano-CarbonCapS project aims to develop a small-scale, portable membrane device for more efficient CO₂ capture compared to existing technologies. It can be deployed at smaller, localized sites and may target other pollutants such as NOₓ, CO, CH₄, H₂S, and SO₂. A prototype will be demonstrated at an industrial site, reaching TRL 6–7.
The innovation involves integrating a nanofibrous membrane reactor with ionic liquids (ILs) and/or deep eutectic solvents (DESs). The system design will be optimized through computational modeling, including atomistic simulations and fluid dynamics, to maximize CO₂ removal efficiency.
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Activities and events: The consortium has participated in one international conference, presenting a poster titled “Novel Nano-Enabled Membranes for Carbon Capture (CCS) Systems for Industrial Post-Combustion Processes” at the 8th European Symposium on Electrohydrodynamic Atomization and Electrospinning, held in Nicosia, Cyprus, from April 28–30, 2025. The project also includes workshops, training sessions, and knowledge transfer activities among partners.
End users: The technology benefits sectors such as electricity, manufacturing, food processing, cement, chemicals, plastics, oil and gas, maritime transport, waste management, and R&D. It aims to reduce emissions of CO₂ and other pollutants, helping industries meet EU environmental regulations and improve sustainability.
OEB’s engagement: OEB represents over 15,000 enterprises in Cyprus and supports the project by representing industry needs, disseminating results, conducting surveys, guiding pilot testing, and organizing workshops and conferences to promote green industrial innovation and sustainability.
Partners: The project involves a host organization led by Dr. Vassilis Drakonakis, and partners including academic and industry experts from Cyprus and abroad. The project is funded by the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility via the Research and Innovation Foundation.
