A.J. Cruz, KU Leuven and Baker Hughes, Brussels, Belgium
Robust and scalable development methods are key to realizing the potential of advanced materials and processes in industrial-scale climate technology solutions. In this presentation, two specific examples will be covered. First, we report the scaling first scale-up integration of the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of metal-organic framework (MOF) coatings in a custom reactor within a cleanroom setting. The single-chamber, large-scale process and the impact of the deposition parameters are elucidated via a combination of in situ monitoring and ex-situ characterization. Applications in catalysis, energy storage, and semiconductor technology are elaborated. The second case study will focus on cutting-edge technologies in porous materials for direct CO₂ air capture, plasma technology to convert methane to hydrogen and graphene, and process intensification technologies for carbon capture, utilization, and storage applications. Unique perspectives from the industry will be shared in accelerating technology deployments from lab to commercial scale.