Waste carbon streams. Premium materials.
From CO2-rich waste gas to precision syngas for specialty carbon production.
Convert CO2-rich industrial off-gas and methane waste streams into high-purity, ratio-controlled syngas for carbon nanofibers, battery materials, and advanced composites using HYCO1's breakthrough syngas technologies.
The HYCO1 Advantage
The role of precision syngas in specialty carbon materials production.
Specialty carbon materials, from carbon nanofibers to battery-grade anodes and high-performance composites, depend on syngas with a tightly controlled H2:CO ratio. Small deviations in feed composition translate directly into off-spec product and lost yield. HYCO1's CUBE Technology converts CO2-rich waste gas and methane streams into precisely tuned syngas, giving carbon materials producers a reliable, high-purity feedstock from inputs no other technology can handle.
The Clear Choice
Why HYCO1 for specialty carbon producers:
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CO2-Rich Feed Capability: Processes CO2-heavy industrial off-gas and waste methane streams that conventional catalysts cannot handle without coking or conversion loss.
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Precise H2:CO Ratio Control: HYCO1's CUBE Technology allows operators to dial in the exact syngas composition required for their carbon materials process, from DMR-derived CO-rich streams to balanced SMR+ output.
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Waste Gas as Feedstock: Transforms CO2 and stranded methane from industrial operations into a high-value process input, cutting carbon intensity while generating a premium product stream.
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Premium Downstream Products: Precision syngas enables consistent production of carbon nanofibers, battery anode materials, and structural composites commanding significant value over commodity carbon black.
Why it matters
Higher-value carbon products.
- Feed Capture and Conditioning: CO2-rich off-gas or waste methane streams are captured and conditioned for reforming. HYCO1's CUBE Technology accepts a wide range of feed compositions, including high-CO2 streams and mixed methane-CO2 feeds typical of industrial waste gas recovery.
- Catalyst Reforming: Feed enters a reformer loaded with HYCO1's SMR+ CO2 Reforming Catalyst, selected and configured to deliver the target H2:CO ratio for the downstream carbon materials process. Dry reforming of methane with CO2 produces a 1:1 H2 :CO syngas, the ideal ratio for full utilization of both carbon sources in downstream carbon materials chemistry, while blended SMR+/DMR operation allows fine-tuning across a wide composition range.
- Precision Syngas Delivery: The resulting syngas is delivered at the composition and purity required for downstream carbon synthesis. Depending on process configuration, outputs support carbon nanofiber growth, battery-grade anode precursor production, or feedstock for high-performance composite manufacturing.
“Built to turn carbon into product. Designed to maximize syngas value.”
Enabling waste gas-to-carbon materials production.
The specialty carbon materials market demands process inputs that are consistent, pure, and precisely composed. HYCO1 makes that possible from feedstocks most producers would otherwise flare or vent. Whether your process targets carbon nanofibers for battery applications, structural composites for aerospace, or advanced carbon black for high-performance elastomers, CUBE Technology delivers the syngas quality your chemistry requires.
From waste to wealth
Benefits of HYCO1 specialty carbon solutions.
| Benefit | Impact |
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| Unlock new revenue streams | CO2-rich waste gas and stranded methane become feedstock for carbon nanofibers, battery materials, and advanced composites with significant market value. |
| Low-carbon intensity | Converting industrial CO2 emissions into high-value solid carbon materials reduces net carbon output and supports ESG and regulatory targets. |
| Composition flexibility | SMR+ and CO2 Reforming Catalysts can be configured independently or in combination to target the precise H2:CO ratio your carbon materials process requires. |
| Resilient operation | HYCO1's CUBE Technology handles the feed variability inherent in industrial waste gas recovery, maintaining consistent syngas output without coking or conversion loss. |
Our Products
One performance platform. Two catalysts.
Whether upgrading an existing reformer or building from scratch, HYCO1 has the catalyst for your path.
Drop-in Upgrade
SMR+ Catalyst
Replace your existing SMR or ATR catalyst and immediately add a second reforming reaction — boosting output without changing core infrastructure.
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Tail gas cut by over 80% — CO2 recycled into product
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Higher throughput with lower natural gas consumption
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Industry-leading crush strength — 2,200 N
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Non-coking, no carbon buildup or downtime
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Adjustable H2:CO ratio from 1.4:1 to 3.5:1
Full CO2 Utilization
CO2 Reforming Catalyst
The world's most advanced thermocatalytic CO2 conversion technology. CO2 and methane go in — high-value syngas comes out. No wells, no permits, no storage liability.
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Converts 95%+ of CO2 and CH4 to syngas onsite
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Up to 50% reduction in natural gas consumption
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Eliminates need for Class VI injection wells
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Ultra-low or negative carbon intensity scores
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Qualifies for clean fuel tax credits
How to work with us
Adopt our technology platform your way.
Whether you're upgrading an existing plant, licensing for new construction, or want us to handle everything end-to-end.
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Catalyst Swap
Already running an SMR or ATR? Drop in our SMR+ Catalyst for immediate efficiency and output gains — no major capital required.
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License & Expand
Have an existing reforming facility? License CUBE™ Technology to upgrade your current plant — improving carbon efficiency, boosting output, and debottlenecking production without starting from scratch.
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License & Build New
Planning a greenfield project? License CUBE™ Technology and build the most carbon-efficient syngas facility on the market.
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Syngas Supply
Don't want the capital burden? HYCO1 designs, builds, owns, and operates the reformer. You receive reliable low-carbon syngas on a supply agreement.
Get Started
Ready to turn your CO2 into a competitive advantage?
Whether you want to upgrade an existing reformer or build the cleanest syngas plant on earth — our team is ready.