Solar roof and rotary gassifier kilns for waste-to-energy facilities producing Activiated Carbon (AC) filters from reclaimed plastics.
Markets for Activated Carbon
Water Purification
Carbon used in beds and filters to remove contaminants from drinking and wastewater.
Market: > $1B global and > $350M domestic U.S. market, projected to grow by more than 50% in next 5 years
Emission Controls
Carbon injected into emissions or used in vessels to remove air pollutants and odors.
Market: > $1B global and > $350M domestic U.S. market, projected to grow by more than 100% in next 5 years
Agricultural Applications
Carbon used in animal feed to remove toxins and soil to increase water and nutrient retention and improve crop yields.
Market: Emerging application with potential for > $5B domestic U.S. market
Environmentally-Enabled Input-Output (EEIO) Tools
The US EPA and
state partners are collaborating with coastal communities to create website tools for weighing environmental impacts and attracting new businesses.
