Group 1 - Divea is a Swiss clean technology company founded in 2024, focusing on the development of graphene filters for carbon dioxide separation from industrial emissions [2][5] - The company was established as a spin-off from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) by Karl Khalil, Mojtaba Chevalier, and Kumar Agrawal, with Khalil serving as CEO and Chevalier as CTO [2] - The new graphene-based CO2 filter features pores similar in size to carbon dioxide molecules, allowing for direct separation from mixed gases in high CO2-emitting industries such as steel and cement [5][6] Group 2 - Industries like cement, steel, and chemicals account for approximately 34% of global CO2 emissions, making it challenging to control emissions due to the energy-intensive processes involved [4] - Current methods for capturing CO2 from industrial emissions are costly, primarily due to the presence of nitrogen and other gases in the exhaust, which complicates the extraction process [4] - Divea's technology, based on research published in Science Advances, utilizes a technique called lattice gasification to create high-density nanopores in single-layer graphene, enhancing CO2 capture efficiency [5][6] Group 3 - The graphene membrane developed by Divea offers significant advantages, including reduced energy consumption and operational costs, and operates solely on electricity without the need for heating or solvents [6] - The compact structure of the graphene membrane allows for modular installation, making it suitable for space-constrained environments like offshore oil platforms [6] - Divea is collaborating with EPFL on a CCUS demonstration project to scale and commercialize the high-performance graphene membrane, with plans to establish a full-scale carbon capture facility by 2032 [6] Group 4 - Divea has been recognized as one of the top 100 Swiss startups in 2025, highlighting its innovative potential and market prospects in the clean technology sector [8] - The "TOP100 Swiss Startups" list showcases the most pioneering and market-promising Swiss innovation companies across various fields, including low-carbon technology [8]