Innovative Carbon Capture Technology Set to Revolutionize Maritime Decarbonization

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In Chingford, London, a quiet revolution is underway at an industrial park where Seabound, a startup, is developing a carbon capture solution for the shipping industry. Their innovative device, housed in a steel container, utilizes quicklime pellets to absorb carbon from diesel exhaust, converting it into limestone. This technology aims to address the significant emissions produced by the over 50,000 cargo ships currently at sea, which contribute to 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Alisha Fredriksson, Seabound’s CEO, shifted her focus from medicine to climate action after realizing the widespread implications of climate change. Alongside co-founder Roujia Wen, she adapted existing carbon capture technology for maritime use. With approximately $4 million in funding, they have created prototypes that have successfully captured up to 78% of carbon and 90% of sulfur emissions from ship exhaust.

The latest prototype is designed to fit standard shipping containers, allowing for easy integration with cargo. As ships dock, the units filled with limestone can be replaced with fresh quicklime. Despite some skepticism regarding carbon capture as a long-term solution, Fredriksson believes it can aid the transition to greener fuels, especially with new regulations pushing for reduced emissions in the shipping sector. Seabound’s goal is to expand its technology to hundreds, if not thousands, of ships globally.

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