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From Scientific Vision to Scalable Reality

Carbon Collect is a technology leader developing innovative solutions to reduce global carbon emissions. The MechanicalTree™ marks a breakthrough in Direct Air Capture (DAC) by using natural airflow to capture CO₂. This eliminates the energy-intensive, fan-driven systems used in conventional DAC technologies. The Passive Direct Air Capture (PDAC) approach is more sustainable, scalable, and energy-efficient, with a modular design engineered for scalability and transportability. It can be deployed across a wide range of geographies and climate conditions worldwide.

The MechanicalTree™ is built on the foundational research and intellectual property developed by Professor Klaus Lackner at Arizona State University (ASU), a global pioneer in Direct Air Capture. This foundational work established the scientific basis for passive DAC. Carbon Collect was the first to develop a low-temperature thermal vacuum swing system, regenerating at temperatures well below 100 °C, and to introduce advanced non-metallic materials that simplify production and improve durability. These innovations enable DAC to scale more efficiently than the metal-intensive, fan-driven systems typical of earlier designs, advancing the technology from laboratory research to practical, commercial deployment.

The Gen-II MechanicalTree™ represents a major milestone, addressing challenges that have limited the scalability and cost-effectiveness of earlier DAC systems. Built with lightweight, non-metallic materials, it achieves significant gains in efficiency and environmental performance, reducing lifecycle emissions and lowering capture costs toward our goal of under $200 per ton by 2030.

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Engineering Carbon Removal

Carbon Collect takes a technology-first approach to Direct Air Capture, focusing on engineering excellence and continuous innovation before large-scale deployment. The MechanicalTree™ is a patented system, developed through extensive research and design optimization to deliver a uniquely passive, modular, and energy-efficient solution for capturing CO₂ from ambient air. Our engineering program has already engaged over 130 specialists and technical contributors, drawing on expertise in mechanical and process engineering, sorbent science, composite materials, control systems, and modular manufacturing design. This multidisciplinary foundation now extends to the development of AI and Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) tools that will enable future Smart DAC systems to self-optimize performance, energy use, and maintenance cycles across large-scale deployments.

 

Working closely with leading manufacturing and engineering partners, Carbon Collect is developing the design, production, and integration methods required to scale DAC efficiently and economically. The company’s research and development efforts have also been supported through participation in U.S. Department of Energy programs advancing Direct Air Capture technologies. This collaborative approach ensures that each generation of the MechanicalTree™ delivers measurable gains in efficiency, durability, and manufacturability — advancing Direct Air Capture as a practical, scalable industrial process.

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1,000 Ton/Year

18-unit cluster for steady CO₂ output

High Purity CO2

95% to 99.9% purity CO2

Modular and Scalable

From clusters to large carbon farms

The Global Warming Problem

Carbon Collect's MechanicalTree™ is a modular Direct Air Capture solution, designed for versatile deployment across diverse geographies and climate conditions to combat climate change. Unlike other systems that rely on forced convection using energy-intensive fans, the MechanicalTree™ leverages natural wind to deliver CO2 to the capture system, making it a more sustainable and efficient alternative.

Video explainer - a simple explanation of climate change from the New York Times.

“A company plans to erect “mechanical trees” that will suck CO2 from the air … in what may prove to be the biggest effort to remove the gas from the atmosphere.”
The Sunday Telegraph
The company “says its primary market will be companies and governments that want to offset their emissions by pulling an equivalent amount of CO₂ out of the air.”
Financial Times

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Discover more about Carbon Collect and the MechanicalTree™. Our revolutionary Passive Direct Air Capture technology is simply better at capturing and securely storing CO2, safeguarding our planet for future generations. Whether you're exploring project opportunities, aiming to reduce your carbon footprint, interested in partnerships or investing, we invite you to join us in this mission. Together, we can reverse climate change and pave the way for a sustainable future. Connect with us to learn more.
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