Related Article) Technofinechem Acquires Patent Technology for Korea Electric Power Corporation’s CO₂ Capture Absorbent ‘KoSol-6’
Technofinechem Acquires Patent Technology for Korea Electric Power Corporation’s CO₂ Capture Absorbent ‘KoSol-6’
Technofinechem has announced that it has acquired patent technology related to ‘KoSol-6,’ a wet-process absorbent for carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture developed by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), and is moving forward in earnest with the expansion of its carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) business.
Amid global efforts to address climate change and achieve carbon neutrality, CCUS technology, which directly separates and captures carbon dioxide emitted from industrial processes, is emerging as a key means of achieving practical greenhouse gas reductions. Accordingly, global demand for high-efficiency CO₂ capture materials is also rapidly increasing.
‘KoSol’ is an amine-based wet-process carbon dioxide capture absorbent technology developed by Korea Electric Power Corporation. It is designed to selectively absorb and separate CO₂ contained in exhaust gases from large-scale industrial facilities such as power plants, after which the absorbent can be regenerated through heating and repeatedly reused. Its key features include significantly improved CO₂ capture performance and reduced energy consumption required for regeneration compared with existing commercial absorbents. Its applicability and stability in actual processes have also been demonstrated through the operation of large-scale demonstration facilities in Korea.
In May 2024, Technofinechem entered into a technology licensing agreement with Korea Electric Power Corporation, establishing the foundation for commercialization. Since then, the company has gradually pursued optimization of mass-production processes and quality verification. Through the acquisition of the patent rights, Technofinechem plans to establish an exclusive in-house mass-production system for ‘KoSol-6’ and expand its sales channels both domestically and internationally.
A company representative stated, “Based on the manufacturing technology and quality management capabilities we have accumulated in the precision chemical materials field, we plan to actively pursue the commercialization of this technology. Going forward, we will further expand its applications to industries that require carbon emission reductions and foster the carbon neutrality and CCUS sectors as future growth engines, contributing to the creation of a sustainable industrial environment.”
Source: MoneyToday, September 2, 2026, “Technofinechem Acquires Patent Technology for Korea Electric Power Corporation’s CO₂ Capture Absorbent ‘KoSol-6’”
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