ABOUT US
Monash Carbon Capture & Conversion is an engineering student team composed of innovative and passionate students working towards a carbon neutral world.
We are currently working on 3 carbon utilisation and storage solutions (CCUS): DAC2Conversion, Biotechnology and Materials.
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OUR STORY
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Our team was founded in 2021 to battle the world’s largest issue of climate change. The team researches, analyses and produces long-term technical solutions to aid in carbon capture, conversion and storage. Originally starting with 8 founding members, 4 years later our team has grown to over 70 members across multiple fields of study!
In 2022, XPRIZE Carbon Removal challenge chose MC3 as one of the top 18 teams in the global competition rewarding the team with a student prize of $250,000USD, to support our work. The team was also shortlisted for the XPRIZE Phase 1 submission and Quanser Sustainability Award.
In 2023 and 2024, MC3 was selected as the top 5 finalists for the Open Air challenge, where our technical team managers were invited to present our findings in New York City. At the competition, the team was awarded the “Most Innovative and Novel” award.
OUR MISSION
As the global carbon dioxide concentrations continue to rise to alarming levels, Monash Carbon Capture & Conversion has made it our mission to combat this issue. We aim to successfully develop innovative, sustainable, scalable and economically viable solutions to capture and convert carbon.
Our team focuses on providing students with opportunities to grow and strengthen their technical and interpersonal skills, whilst also making their own green footprint in the world. We aim to empower the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.
OUR SOLUTIONS
At Monash Carbon Capture & Conversion, our teams are divided into three divisions: artificial capture (DAC2Conversion), biological capture & storage (Biotechnology) and research+development (Materials). Click on the links to find out what we’re exploring!
