Academics from the Universities of Oxford and Cardiff are working with CarbonMeta Research Ltd.

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Academics from Oxford University and Cardiff University are working with CarbonMeta Research Ltd. Converting plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel and high-value carbon nanomaterials

Oxford, UK / ACCESSWIRE / June 30, 2022 / CarbonMeta Technologies (OTC PINK: COWI) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary CarbonMeta Research Ltd. is converting A ground-breaking technology called 'microwave catalysis' has been commercialized by the University of Oxford, and the company is developing plans to process waste plastic waste at scale in custom-designed microwave machines, which will bring high-value products to industry.

Academics from the Universities of Oxford and Cardiff are working with CarbonMeta Research Ltd. - DayDayNews

One metric ton of plastic mixed with 200 kilograms of iron powder catalyst can selectively produce enough hydrogen to heat approximately 200 homes, and can produce 900 kilograms of graphite and carbon nanotubes that can be used to build electric Battery technology for automotive power.

It takes an average of two hours to transform a ton of plastic using this technology, with the material reaching temperatures as high as 600 degrees Celsius.

The company is entering into commercial partnerships to scale the technology, including with global multi-energy suppliers in Europe. Its latest initiative is an evaluation project in Spain that will analyze how different combinations of mixed plastic waste perform in new processes and how to produce the most significant yields.

CarbonMeta's mission is to "upcycle" plastic and construction waste to help solve the world's rapidly spreading pollution and climate crises. The company's technology will support the transition to two major sustainable energy sources - hydrogen for transport or for home heating and batteries for electric vehicles. Headquartered in Woodinville, Washington, the company is developing a global presence largely based on this British innovation.

Peter Edwards, Professor Tang at the University of Oxford, is the brains behind the process and has conducted more than two decades of research in environmentally focused chemistry. His other work includes using carbon dioxide to create aviation fuel and extracting green hydrogen from fossil fuels. He was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1996.

Lloyd Spencer, CEO of CarbonMeta Technologies, commented: "Our project in Spain is the first step towards fully commercializing the breakthrough technology.

"While a big part of the solution to plastic pollution is simply stopping the production of so much plastic, But we still need a sustainable process for what is still being produced.

"With the support of US entrepreneurship and investment, UK research and European business, this approach to making clean and useful plastics has the potential for global impact.

Professor Peter Edwards added: "This is the answer to global plastic waste Breakthrough solutions to challenges. It is exciting for my colleagues and me to see this technology move from the limited capabilities of chemistry laboratories to real commercial-scale testing.

We want to obtain the most reliable yield data so that we can demonstrate the potential of our microwave catalytic process to use plastic waste as a key contributor to hydrogen energy and battery technologies. The results of the

European project will be published in autumn 2022, and further commercial partnerships are expected to be established with global energy companies that can benefit from the technology.

For more information about CarbonMeta Technologies and its subsidiaries, please visit www.CarbonMetaTech.com.

For more information, please contact:
Becca Hesketh
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+44 (7927) 616779

  • CarbonMeta Research Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of CarbonMeta Technologies, Inc.
  • CarbonMeta Technologies (OTC PINK: COWI) is a resource recovery company that will process organic waste and produce economically sustainable hydrogen and high-value carbon products.
  • CarbonMeta includes upcycling of plastic and construction waste to help solve the world's pollution and climate crisis.The company is headquartered in Woodinville, Washington, and has multiple subsidiaries, each focused on high-value solutions for environmental sustainability.
  • To contact CarbonMeta Research in the UK please call +44 (1865) 257222
  • To contact CarbonMeta Technologies in the US please call +1 (844) 698-3777

Academics from the Universities of Oxford and Cardiff are working with CarbonMeta Research Ltd. - DayDayNews

Original text: Breakthrough "Plastics Waste to Hydrogen" Trial Launched in Partnership With Oxford University Academics (carbonmetatech.com)

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