Is it possible to produce fertilizer from the air without harmful chemicals and without a carbon footprint?
Sustainable agriculture requires solutions that maintain crop productivity while protecting the environment.
Swedish company NitroCapt AB has developed a process that fixes nitrogen from the air, and the SUNIFIX process itself can be powered by renewable energy. This method uses nitrogen and oxygen from the air for oxidation and water to produce nitric acid, without the need for natural gas or hydrogen. This approach effectively reduces the carbon footprint by 100%. The resulting nitric acid can be used directly in the chemical industry or converted into nitrate salts for use as fertilizer.
Moreover, nitrogen fertilizers can be produced in modular factories, contributing to local capacity building.
These groundbreaking projects, which are currently in the early stages of implementation, have the potential to produce revolutionary results.
However, when exploring new business models, consider whether it is possible to produce products that customers will buy. People are more likely to buy a “green” product not only because of its environmental benefits, but also if it is better, cheaper or healthier for them. NitroCapt AB has a clear path to achieve this unique goal!