Originating from TU Wien, the novel catalyst material demonstrates outstanding resilience against common impurities found in CO₂ streams, particularly sulfur compounds. This translates into substantial cost advantages in exhaust gas treatment compared to preceding CO₂ utilization processes. Furthermore, its catalytic activity at temperatures below 200°C, coupled with its remarkable selectivity for methanol, enables an energy- and H₂-efficient overall process.

Proof-of-Concept studies with partners from various industries such as petrochemicals, steel, and refractory materials have successfully demonstrated the implementation potential of the co₂ol catalyst technology. The catalyst's high sulfur tolerance also facilitates the valorization of previously unused CO₂ emissions from biogenic sources such as biogas or other fermentation processes. This enables the production of methanol with an extremely low CO₂ footprint, aligning with the growing demand for renewable, sustainable resources.

The patent applied for co₂ol catalyst technology is being transferred from lab to industrial application via a spin-off company. Next steps include developing a mobile prototype unit by 2025.