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LanzaTech

Recycling carbon with biology

Climate & Energycarbon-capturebiotechsustainabilitycarbon-utilizationethanollife-cycle-analysisclean-energy
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About

LanzaTech is a carbon capture and utilization company that uses biological processes to recycle carbon emissions into fuels and chemicals. The company develops gas fermentation technology that converts industrial waste gases into ethanol and other products. LanzaTech also conducts life cycle analyses (LCAs) in collaboration with global institutions to quantify the environmental benefits of its technology.

Problem

Industrial carbon emissions contribute significantly to climate change and lack scalable recycling pathways.

For

Industrial manufacturers, airlines, and chemical producers seeking sustainable carbon utilization solutions

How it works

LanzaTech uses proprietary gas fermentation biology to capture carbon-rich waste gases from industrial sources and convert them into ethanol and other useful chemicals.

Business model

unknown

Status

launched

Company

LanzaTech

Founders

  • Jennifer Holmgrensite

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