Step 1
Material Formulation
Optimized base-metal oxides developed for NOx, CO, and HC reduction.A catalytic converter is a vehicle emissions control device which converts toxic by-products of combustion to less toxic substances by way of catalysed chemical reactions. Most of the world strictly regulates vehicle emission levels which is achieved using expensive precious metals and rare earth materials. These expensive materials drive the cost of catalytic converters up to where they have become a significant cost component of the vehicle. Worldwide, small motors typically are not equipped with catalytic converters and have been able to meet emission requirements with less expensive methods and as a result, contribute 5-15% of urban air pollution. Looming regulation tightening changes that, and as a result, manufacturers are looking for solutions.
Aether’s catalytic process transforms common base metals into powerful emissions-reducing systems—ready for integration across vehicles, engines, and equipment.
Optimized base-metal oxides developed for NOx, CO, and HC reduction.
with existing catalytic converter wash-coating processes.
Highly accelerated aging cycles utilizing high-temperature, hydrothermal conditions, and rich/lean cycles test the technology for real-world conditions.
Easily adapted to high-volume OEM or aftermarket converter lines.Aether Catalyst Solutions, Inc. has developed a low-cost, highly efficient three-way catalyst to replace the costly precious metal based catalysts used in today’s automotive catalytic converters. Our technology does not contain any platinum, palladium, or rhodium. Aether’s catalysts can be processed using simple wash-coating methods that are scalable to high volume and low costs. We have 3rd party testing to validate internal performance tests of our catalysts.
The precious metals of Rhodium, Palladium and Platinum used in Catalytic Converters were always expensive, but due to shortages and geopolitical tensions, their prices have also shown extreme volatility over the last decade. This trend has driven the industry to spend significant resources on trying to put the absolute minimum catalyst in the catalytic converter while still meeting emissions requirements.
In contrast, Aether’s material costs are significantly less (see chart ), allowing Aether to have much more flexibility in the quantity of material that can be used while still maintaining a ~90% cost reduction versus the incumbent technology. These inexpensive catalysts also allow small motors emissions abatement to be economically feasible.
