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E3TEC Service, LLC

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E3TEC Service, LLC - Alkyl Carbonates

Technology Owner: E3TEC Service, LLC

About: Converting captured carbon dioxide (CO2) into high-value industrial chemicals, specifically dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and monoethylene glycol (MEG), using their patented heat-integrated reactive distillation (HIRD) process. The process uses captured CO2 as a primary feedstock and methanol and ethylene oxide as secondary feedstocks for the co-production of DMC and MEG. The HIRD-based process, integrating a distillation column with a series of side reactors and pervaporation membranes, is a transformative technology that has enhanced energy efficiency and reduced capital costs compared to current commercial processes for manufacturing alkyl carbonates and glycols.

Application: Utilization

Type: Short-term Recycling

Utilization: CO2 to chemicals

Location: S. Barrington, Illinois

Partners: Michigan State University, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

Categories: Technology, Process chemicals, Short-term Recycling, Lab, ALL