Integrating Conversion and Separation
At the core of the Moonshot are non-thermal plasma reactors powered by renewable electricity. Unlike conventional high-temperature systems, non-thermal plasma operates at low bulk temperature yet delivers extremely high reactivity, making it ideal for flexible, fast-response operation with renewable power.
ZEFIRA builds on its deep membrane and separation expertise to create synergies that boost the performance of plasma reactors increasing efficiency, and enabling compact, electrified units that transform CO₂ and biogenic carbon into renewable fuels and intermediates.
Towards Next-Generation Efficiency
ZEFIRA provides complete technical services for partners adopting membrane systems:
Fully electrified – no fired reformers or thermal burners
Compact & modular – deployable close to emission sources or renewable hubs
Circular – recycling every carbon atom into new molecules
Responsive – following renewable-power availability in real time
Outcome: a new generation of small-footprint, carbon-neutral fuel plants serving aviation, shipping, and heavy industry.
Smart Electrification of Carbon Conversion
Through non-thermal plasma activation and integrated membrane systems, ZEFIRA is redefining what’s possible in carbon conversion. Our work centers on two high-impact reactions: biogas dry reforming for tunable syngas production and direct CO₂ splitting for clean CO generation. Together, these plasma-electrified processes form the backbone of a compact, efficient, and scalable Power-to-Fuel platform.
Biogas Dry Reforming (CO₂ + CH₄ → 2 CO + 2 H₂)
Using non-thermal plasma to activate both CO₂ and CH₄ at low temperature, enabling efficient syngas generation without fossil heat.
Coupled with downstream membranes, this approach stabilizes the reaction and delivers the ideal CO/H₂ ratio for methanol or DME synthesis.
CO₂ Splitting (CO₂ → CO + ½ O₂)
Developing electrified plasma modules for direct CO production—providing clean CO feeds for catalytic synthesis or recycling loops
Integrated O₂-removal membranes create a compact alternative to high-temperature or electrochemical systems.
Together, these efforts are shaping a new class of fully electrified reactors that merge plasma activation and membrane selectivity—the cornerstone of ZEFIRA’s future Power-to-Fuel platform.
