The R&D contract with the “Membranes and Catalysis with Nanostructures” (MECANOS) group at the University of Zaragoza is a foundational milestone in the nanotechnology dimension of heliCO2farm. This group brings top‑tier expertise in membranes, advanced materials, and adsorption processes, which are key to our Direct Air Capture system. The collaboration allows us to explore and develop tailored adsorbent rotors and MOF membranes for CO₂ capture. It represents a qualitative leap in our technological base.

Through this contract, we can jointly design, synthesize, and characterize materials with high affinity for CO₂ and suitable properties for use in modular, scalable systems. The aim is to improve efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and increase the durability of critical technological components. Combining these advanced materials with our biotic approach yields a hybrid system with high impact potential. Nanotechnology thus becomes one of the project’s main pillars.

The partnership with MECANOS also gives us access to advanced scientific equipment and analysis methods that enhance the quality of our developments. This includes materials characterization techniques, adsorption tests, and performance assessments under real‑world operating conditions. These data are essential to validate the technology’s performance and to convince future partners and investors of its robustness. Again, rigorous science is the foundation of our proposal.

With this milestone, heliCO2farm reinforces the idea that solving the climate crisis requires integrating multiple disciplines: biology, materials chemistry, engineering, and digital technologies. Work with MECANOS will be strongly reflected in upcoming advances we share, from improved prototypes to new designs of capture modules. We invite our community to follow this collaboration closely, as it will be crucial to taking the technology from the lab to future carbon farms.

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