Promethean Particles was honoured to be invited to participate in the recent Institute of Physics (IOP) showcase event, where leading innovators from across the UK gathered to demonstrate technologies shaping the future of climate solutions and their potential impact on the green economy. As part of the programme, we were delighted to present a demonstration of how metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) capture carbon dioxide directly to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, who visited the exhibition to engage with pioneering advancements in science and sustainability.
During the event, our team highlighted how Promethean’s MOF technologies are enabling more efficient, lower‑energy carbon capture, offering a scalable route for industry to reduce emissions. MOFs’ exceptionally high surface areas and tunable structures allow for rapid, selective CO₂ absorption, and our patented continuous manufacturing process ensures they can be produced at meaningful industrial volumes, helping accelerate the decarbonisation of heavy sectors.
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh showed great interest in the potential for MOFs to unlock next‑generation carbon capture solutions, asking insightful questions about material performance, deployment readiness, and real‑world implementation across manufacturing, energy, and chemical production.
James Stephenson, chief executive officer at Promethean Particles, commented on the significance of the occasion:
“It was a privilege to demonstrate our MOF technology to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and to showcase the vital role advanced materials will play in achieving global net‑zero targets. His engagement underscores the growing national momentum behind innovative, science‑driven approaches to carbon reduction. We are proud to be contributing a truly scalable solution to one of the world’s most pressing challenges.”
The event highlighted the critical importance of UK science, engineering, and advanced materials innovation in accelerating the transition to a low‑carbon future. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with partners across academia, industry, and government to bring high‑impact carbon capture technologies to market.
Pictured from left: Leah Matsinha (R&D manager, Promethean Particles), James Stephenson (chief executive officer, Promethean Particles), HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Selina Ambrose (product manager, Promethean Particles).
