Fuel from the sky: Cheaper hydrocarbons from carbon dioxide direct air capture and sunlight
Abstract
Tired of hearing that climate change is real and that we need to do something about it? Then come join me to learn how we, at Terraform Industries, try to solve this problem by making fuels from the sky. That’s right, we believe humanity should survive while maintaining a good relationship with Mother Earth. Terraform Industries is building machines (powered by renewables) to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and transform it into fuels. This model will enable us to generate hydrocarbons using air and solar energy, anywhere in the world, instead of extracting them from the deep underground. This presentation will showcase how we can fight climate change, and, hopefully, will provide a breath of fresher air.
Bio
Dr. Lucie Nurdin holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Calgary, specializing in renewable energy and catalysis. Her doctoral research investigated the mechanisms of O2 reduction reaction by transition metal complexes, as well as the use of nitrogen-based fuels. After a two-year postdoctoral position at the California Institute of Technology in the group of Prof. Peters, Lucie turned to the industrial sector. Currently serving as a Chemical Engineer at Terraform Industries in California, she leads projects focusing on methanation reactors and the integration of subsystems for carbon dioxide capture and fuel production.