Barton Blakeley Technologies
Converting industrial carbon emissions into synthetic silica.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | £2.4m | Seed | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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Barton Blakeley Technologies is an applied sciences and advanced engineering company founded by Christopher Barton in 2016. Based in Harpenden, United Kingdom, the company has developed a proprietary chemical process, HYPER Xi, that captures industrial carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and converts them into high-value synthetic silica and clean energy. This technology addresses the high carbon footprint and cost associated with traditional silica manufacturing, which is a critical material in a global market estimated at $500 billion, used in products like semiconductors, optical fibers for internet cables, smartphones, and cameras.
The company's business model involves deploying modular carbon capture systems directly at industrial partner sites. This on-site solution allows companies to directly reduce their CO2 emissions while producing a cheaper, greener, and more secure domestic supply of silica. The process is designed to be energy-efficient, using minimal energy compared to conventional methods. Each system is projected to permanently remove 1,000 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere annually, with an additional estimated saving of 15,500 tonnes of CO2 by replacing traditional silica manufacturing.
Christopher Barton, the CEO, has a background in the aerospace, automotive, and chemical industries, which has informed the development of the company's technology. In late 2024, the company secured £2.4 million in a funding round led by Elbow Beach Capital to advance from its test plant to its first commercial deployment at an industrial factory. As part of its growth strategy, Barton Blakeley appointed Volker Beckers, former Group CEO of RWE Npower, as its Chair to leverage his extensive experience in the energy sector for the company's commercialization phase.
Keywords: carbon capture, carbon utilization, synthetic silica, cleantech, industrial emissions, CO2 conversion, green technology, sustainable materials, advanced engineering, emissions reduction, nanomaterials, climate tech, waste-to-value, circular economy, industrial decarbonization, chemical process technology, advanced materials, silica manufacturing, carbon-negative materials, clean energy production