STEEL DECARBONIZATION

STEEL DECARBONIZATION

Biogas Upgrading for Steel Manufacturing in Pittsburgh

Biological methanation converts the CO2 fraction of biogas into additional methane using green hydrogen. Pittsburgh's steel heritage is transforming into a clean steel future through hydrogen-based direct reduction.

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0.1

Ω·cm²

350

μm

3x

Lower

Logistics

Air freight from India to Pittsburgh in 6-8 business days

More Methane from Every Biogas Plant

Raw biogas contains 35-45% CO2. Adding green H2 via methanation converts this CO2 to CH4, increasing biomethane output by up to 70% without additional feedstock.

Lower H2 Production Cost

IONZERA's 3x lower area resistance reduces the cost of the hydrogen input, the primary variable cost in biological methanation, improving the economics of biogas upgrading.

Compact Electrolyser Integration

IONZERA's thin profile enables compact electrolyser stacks that fit within the footprint constraints of existing biogas plant sites, simplifying retrofit installations.

Biogas Upgrading in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh's steel heritage is transforming into a clean steel future through hydrogen-based direct reduction. The city hosts major steel research institutions and industrial gas companies investing in electrolyser-based hydrogen for decarbonization. Pittsburgh is also part of the Appalachian hydrogen hub initiative.

For Pittsburgh steel decarbonization projects, the cost of hydrogen is the key economic variable. IONZERA's 3x lower membrane resistance directly reduces the electricity cost per kg of hydrogen, improving the competitiveness of green hydrogen vs conventional processes.

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20%

Thinner Profile

3x

Lower Resistance

TECHNICAL ADVANTAGE

IONZERA Performance for Pittsburgh

Raw biogas contains 35-45% CO2. Adding green H2 via methanation converts this CO2 to CH4, increasing biomethane output by up to 70% without additional feedstock.

Membrane Thickness

20% THINNER
Membrane Thickness ComparisonIONZERA350-410 μmZirfon500 μm500 μm scale20-30%thinnerThinner membrane = More compact stacks= Higher power density

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get IONZERA biogas upgrading membranes in Pittsburgh?

Yes. G-Hexa ships IONZERA membranes to Pittsburgh, United States. Air freight from India to Pittsburgh in 6-8 business days

Why use IONZERA for biogas upgrading in Pittsburgh?

IONZERA delivers 3x lower ionic resistance than Zirfon, reducing cell voltage and electricity costs for biogas upgrading applications. For Pittsburgh steel decarbonization projects, the cost of hydrogen is the key economic variable.

How does IONZERA support Pittsburgh steel decarbonization?

IONZERA's high-efficiency membrane reduces the cost of green hydrogen for H-DRI steelmaking, making the hydrogen pathway more competitive with traditional blast furnace operations.

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