From Research to Real-World Impact: SyngaPureX is Set to Reshape Gasification

Zero-X is taking a major step forward in industrial gaspurification with SyngaPureX, a next-generation catalyticpurification system designed to enhance syngas quality for large-scale energyapplications. Developed as part of the FZ Project, thishigh-temperature purification technology addresses a critical bottleneck in gasificationand waste-to-energy systems—the presence of contaminants like tars,sulfur, and chlorine that limit syngas efficiency and reliability.

In collaboration with Hochschule Zittau, weare engineering a system that will make syngas cleaner, more stable,and commercially viable for industrial use. The first prototypeis on track for Q3 2025, where it will be deployed for testing andvalidation in real-world conditions.

Why Syngas Purification isEssential

Syngas, produced from biomass, waste, and othercarbon-based materials, has significant potential as a low-emissionenergy source. However, contamination remains a major obstacle:

• Tars clog turbines, engines, and fuel cells, causing inefficiencies     and expensive maintenance.
• Sulfur     compounds (H₂S, COS) lead to corrosion,     catalyst poisoning, and harmful emissions.
• Chlorine     (HCl and other halogens) causes severe     material degradation in high-temperature applications.

Without high-efficiency purification, syngasremains underutilized in industrial processes, limiting its ability to competewith conventional fuels.

How SyngaPureX Works

SyngaPureX is designed to remove contaminants at hightemperatures, making syngas immediately suitable for power generation,chemical synthesis, and hydrogen production. The system integrates:

1. Tar Reforming

• Utilizes catalytic     cracking and reforming to break down tars into hydrogen     (H₂), carbon     monoxide (CO), and methane (CH₄).
• Increases     the calorific value of syngas while preventing equipment     blockages.

2. Sulfur Removal

• Deploys high-performance     desulfurization catalysts (ZnO-based or Ca-based materials) to capture     and neutralize sulfur compounds.
• Prevents catalyst     poisoning and reduces SOx emissions, ensuring compliance with     environmental regulations.

3. Chlorine Neutralization

• Uses catalytic     adsorption technology to remove chlorine compounds before     they reach turbines and industrial systems.
• Protects     equipment from corrosion and high-temperature damage,     extending operational lifespan.

By integrating these purification steps, SyngaPureXensures syngas is cleaner, safer, and ready for large-scale industrialdeployment.

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The Road to Q3 2025

Zero-X is actively developing the first SyngaPureXprototype, which will undergo rigorous on-site testing andperformance validation. The process includes:

• Catalyst     Optimization – Fine-tuning     high-temperature catalysts to maximize efficiency.
• Prototype     Engineering – Constructing a full-scale     system for industrial application.
• Field     Testing & Validation – Ensuring     long-term stability and scalability in real-world conditions.

With successful implementation, SyngaPureX willredefine the commercial potential of syngas, enabling a cleaner, more efficientenergy transition.

Scaling the Future ofWaste-to-Energy

The long-term vision for SyngaPureX is to enhancegasification-based energy systems worldwide, reducing reliance onfossil fuels while making waste-to-energy and biomass gasification morecost-effective and scalable.

By eliminating key contaminants, the system will:

• Enable     direct use of syngas in gas turbines, fuel cells, and chemical     synthesis.
• Reduce     emissions, lowering the environmental impact of gasification.
• Improve     economic feasibility, expanding the role of syngas in clean energy     production.

Zero-X remains committed to advancing high-performancepurification technologies that drive real change in energy and industrialsustainability. As we approach the prototype phase in 2025,we will continue to share key developments and insights from the FZProject.