AQP
September 3, 2025
CARBON MANAGEMENT
Turning CO₂ Into Syngas Efficiently
A breakthrough cubic molybdenum carbide catalyst, validated in Science, Olympia™ makes CO₂-to-syngas conversion selective, stable, and scalable — turning emissions into the building blocks of sustainable fuels and chemicals.
Market Challenge
Unlocking CO₂ as a Resource, Not a Liability
Traditional catalysts fail to make CO₂ conversion practical:
- Noble metals (Pt, Pd, Ru) deliver performance, but costs are prohibitive and stability is poor in real-world environments.
- Base transition metals (Fe, Ni, Cu) are cheaper but lack selectivity, generating unwanted methane and by-products.
- Scaling barriers prevent widespread deployment, leaving CO₂ utilization stuck in pilot stages.
Overview
Low-Cost, Low-Emission CO₂ Conversion with Olympia™
Olympia™ catalyst, published in Science, proves that cubic molybdenum carbide can deliver noble-metal performance without noble-metal costs. NanosTech has successfully scaled this innovation beyond the lab and is preparing for pilot demonstrations.
High Selectivity & Stability
Olympia™ catalyst converts CO₂ to syngas with near-100% selectivity, avoiding methane and by-products. Stable even in water-rich, harsh environments.
Cost Advantage
Delivers noble-metal performance without noble-metal costs, using abundant materials to make CO₂ conversion economically viable.
Scalable by Design
Olympia™ can be deployed globally — from pilot demonstrations to large-scale commercial adoption.
Pathway to E-Fuels
Olympia™ makes CO₂-to-syngas conversion efficient and scalable, providing the foundation for synthetic fuels like methanol, diesel, and SAF. This positions captured CO₂ as a core input to future fuel markets.
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