INNOVATION & IMPACT
Where Science and Technology Interact for Global Impact
OUR APPROACH
Innovation to Solve Climate Challenges
At Daphne Technology, we are driven by a commitment to solving one of the world’s most pressing climate challenges: methane emissions. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, has over 80 times the warming potential of CO₂ in its first 20 years, making it a critical target for reducing global warming. Through cutting-edge research and development, we aim to lead the transition to a more sustainable future. Learn more about how our technology works to reduce methane emissions.
Methane Reduction
How it works
Methane: A Key to Slowing Climate Change
Short-Lived in the Atmosphere, but Long-Lasting in Effects
Where Cutting-Edge Research Meets Real-World Impact
Our mission is to turn bold ideas into impactful solutions, addressing the methane challenge head-on with cutting-edge technology and unwavering dedication. As someone much wiser once said (Yoda), we do not try, we do, because there is no do not for us.
INNOVATION IN ACTION
From Research to Scalable Solutions
Our R&D Facility
At Daphne’s R&D Facility in Lausanne, a 300m² industrial space serves as our R&D headquarters and collaborative innovation hub. Equipped with state-of-the-art methane monitoring systems, advanced electronic equipment, computer simulations, and a well-equipped prototyping garage, the facility supports rapid development and testing.
The R&D Facility features a small-scale evaluation setup capable of replicating exhaust or flue gas mixtures containing methane (CH₄). This setup is used to evaluate and optimise methane abatement technologies for their performance and efficiency. Once a technology has been fully understood, validated, and demonstrated on the small-scale setup, it is scaled up and tested on Daphne’s larger testing rig, which produces exhaust gas at a more than 15 kW scale.
This hands-on, iterative approach ensures that our solutions are rigorously tested and ready to make a measurable impact on methane emissions reduction.
Our Production Facility
At Daphne’s production facility, a 55m² laboratory is dedicated to the large-scale manufacturing of methane oxidation catalysts. Purpose-built to ensure precision, efficiency, and scalability, the lab is equipped with four fume hoods, eight setups for wet chemistry synthesis, and advanced heat treatment equipment, including ovens, rotary evaporators, and furnaces for drying and calcination.
Specialised tools such as powder grinding setups, vent/vacuum systems, and a slurry preparation station with a high-performance ball-milling machine and customised wash-coating station enable safe and efficient processing. Together, these resources ensure a production capacity of 80 kg of wash-coated catalyst per month.
Every step, from synthesis to wash-coating, is carefully managed to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance. By focusing on innovation and scalability, the facility plays a critical role in turning advanced methane abatement technologies into impactful, real-world solutions.