Lab-scale biofilters to evaluate NOx removal from air under different experimental conditions (NOx concentrations, temperature, humidity, air flow, etc.) are offered.
The IMDEA Energy lab-scale biofilters are currently used for testing different carbon-based materials obtained from biomass biochars/hydrochars activation. The set-up allows the simulation of different gas mixtures (NO and NO2 diluted in air/N2). The NOx removal efficiency can be monitored by a NOx on-line analyzer and/or a mass spectrometer.
Description
Lab-scale biofilters to evaluate NOx removal from air under different experimental conditions (NOx concentrations, temperature, humidity, air flow, etc.) are offered.
According to the World Health Organization, WHO, air pollution is the single largest environmental health risk in Europe. NO2 pollution, which is mainly caused by road traffic, regularly exceeds current EU limits in many European cities. The installation of biofilters in certain areas (tunnels, underground parking areas, etc.) could contribute to reduce NOx pollution in large cities by passing through them the polluted air before being extracted to the ambient.
The IMDEA Energy lab-scale biofilters are currently used for testing different carbon-based materials obtained from biomass biochars/hydrochars activation. The set-up allows the simulation of different gas mixtures (NO and NO2 diluted in air/N2). The NOx removal efficiency can be monitored by a NOx on-line analyzer and/or a mass spectrometer.
Advantages and Innovations
Flexible operation in terms of working conditions such as temperature, relative humidity, NOx contaminants composition, and time, among others, which makes this lab-scale device to be particularly adapted to test small amounts of new developed sorbent materials for commercial as well as research purposes.
Market Applications
• Testing new developed materials (e.g. carbon-based) performance at different conditions for NOx removal.
• Research on synthesis and surface modification of carbon-based materials for environmental applications.
• Future installation of biofilters in located areas of large cities (tunnels, parking areas, etc.) for environmental applications
IMDEA Energy Institute was created in 2006 as non-profit Foundation to promote and carry out R&D&i activities to contribute to the development of a sustainable and decarbonised energy system.
IMDEA Energy is strongly committed to the transfer of R&D outcomes to the productive sector and to seek joint eff orts with other technology research centers and universities, promoting excellence in research on energy issues and complementarity among different entities. IMDEA Energy gathers cutting edge skills and significant experience in R&D, testing and assessment of energy technologies and offers these services to private companies, universities and research and technological centers.
Research lines:
- Production of sustainable fuels: hydrogen, biofuels and valorized wastes
- Solar power
- Energy storage: electrochemical, thermal and thermochemical systems
- Energy systems with enhanced efficiency
- Power systems and Demand Management
- Valorization of CO2 emissions
- Analysis and assessment of energy systems
In 2020, it obtained the accreditation of ‘María de Maeztu’ Unit of Excellence, granted by the State Research Agency to identify and promote excellence in high-impact scientific research.
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