Cyclize Launches Project P2M2X
Stuttgart,Germany – Cyclize GmbH, a deep-tech company specializing in plasma-based carbon conversion technologies, announces the launch of the research project P2M2X, aimed at enabling the industrial utilization of carbon dioxide (CO₂) as a sustainable carbon feedstock. The project focuses on developing a novel plasma-membrane reactor that integrates CO₂ splitting and oxygen separation within a single system. Coordinated by Cyclize in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB and the Chair of Electrical Energy Storage Systems at the Institute for Photovoltaics (ipv-EES), Universityof Stuttgart, the project will run from March 2026 to February 2029.
The project is funded under the Energy Research Program by the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and is managed by the Project Management Jülich (PtJ). The project will run for 36 months, from March 2026 to February 2029. A total of 1.5 million euros in funding has been approved for P2MSX. The budget for Cyclize totals 142,783.81 EUR, of which 99,948.67 EUR are earmarked as funding for Cyclize.
Industrial Context and Strategic Relevance
As the chemical industry moves toward climate neutrality, CO₂ is increasingly viewed as a valuable carbon source. However, current technologies face limitations inefficiency and product separation. In particular, the removal of oxygen remains a critical bottleneck, reducing overall process performance. P2M2X addresses this challenge by combining plasma-based CO₂ conversion with integrated membrane separation, enabling more efficient and scalable processing.
Technological Innovation and Process Design
The project introduces a novel reactor concept based on glow-to-arc discharge(GAD) plasma combined with a mixed-conducting hollow fiber membrane. This integrated approach allows continuous oxygen removal directly from the reactionzone, improving conversion efficiency and product yield. Key innovations include controlled plasma operation, near-atmospheric pressure conditions for scalability, and the use of process heat for energy-efficient oxygen separation.
P2M2X targets performance metrics of over 30% CO₂ conversion, more than 40% energy efficiency, and above 90% oxygen extraction. These benchmarks are intended to demonstrate industrial viability and position plasma-based CO₂ conversion as a competitive alternative to fossil-based processes.
Integration into Cyclize’s Platform and Market Impact
Theproject complements Cyclize’s broader platform for converting waste streams andCO₂into synthesis gas (syngas). By enabling efficient CO production, P2M2Xstrengthens the company’s approach to carbon circularity and supports thetransition to non-fossil feedstocks. The resulting CO and syngas can be used ina wide range of chemical applications, including fuels and polymers.
The consortium combines expertise in plasma technology, membrane development, andprocess engineering, enabling rapid innovation and industrial relevance. Beyond its technical scope, P2M2X contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports the integration of renewable energy into industrial processes. Cyclize plans to integrate the resulting technology into its commercial portfolio, bridging the gap between research and industrial deployment.
Partners
Cyclize GmbH
www.cyclize.de
Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB
https://www.igb.fraunhofer.de/en
University of Stuttgart, Institute for Photovoltaics, Electrical Storage Systems (ipv-EES)
https://www.ipv.uni-stuttgart.de/en/
About Cyclize
Cyclize, a spin-off from the University of Stuttgart, has developed a technology to defossilize the chemical industry using mixed plastic waste and CO2 as raw materials to produce synthesis gas (a gas mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen). This synthesis gas is a fundamental building block for advanced chemicals and is used in making plastics, methanol, hydrogen, and e-fuels. Until now, synthesis gas has been obtained through the linear use of fossil resources such as natural gas. The innovative plasma-based process replaces fossil resources with waste materials, enabling a circular carbon economy and avoiding hundreds of megatons of CO2 annually by 2050.
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