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Project Leader
Process Optimization Lead
Performance Simulation
Cost-Benefit Strategy
Industry:
Automotive Manufacturing
Sustainable Energy
Jan. 2024 - May. 2024
Overview
EcoPurge is an innovative, eco-friendly exhaust system designed for motorcycles, combining CO₂ capture technology and waste heat-to-electricity conversion to reduce emissions and enhance energy efficiency. Utilizing activated carbon derived from sugarcane bagasse waste, it effectively adsorbs CO₂ (up to 6,160 grams) while its integrated thermoelectric generator (TEG) converts exhaust heat into usable electricity (623 Wh/day).
Key Features
CO₂ Capture Technology – Uses activated carbon from sugarcane bagasse to adsorb up to 6,160 grams of CO₂, reducing motorcycle emissions.
Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) – Converts waste exhaust heat into electricity (up to 623 Wh/day) via the Seebeck effect.
Sustainable Material – Leverages agricultural waste (bagasse) for filter production, promoting circular economy principles.
Dual Environmental Benefit – Simultaneously cuts emissions and generates renewable energy for auxiliary motorcycle power.
Lightweight & Durable Design – Exhaust frame made of aluminum for corrosion resistance and optimal heat conduction.
Mission
EcoPurge is committed to reducing motorcycle emissions and harnessing wasted energy by integrating CO₂-adsorbing sugarcane filters and thermoelectric generators, delivering a sustainable and economically viable solution that benefits riders, industries, and the planet.
Impact
EcoPurge not only helps combat urban air pollution and climate change but also extends battery life for riders through auxiliary power generation. Economically, its 2.38-year payback period and 41% IRR make sustainability accessible, while the use of sugarcane bagasse waste supports circular economies. Scaling EcoPurge could transform transportation emissions globally, aligning with net-zero goals and green industry standards.
