We're an Australian climate-tech startup turning waste matter into energy
Major Progress Despite Delays
June 9, 2025
We're an Australian climate-tech startup turning waste matter into energy
Cyclion Signs Agreement with Philippines Government
October 13, 2023
We're an Australian climate-tech startup turning waste matter into energy
Cyclion Energy Making Headway on Liquefaction of Waste to Fuel
September 14, 2023
We're an Australian climate-tech startup turning waste matter into energy
Positive Initial Research Results for Plastics and Biomass
May 1, 2023
We're an Australian climate-tech startup turning waste matter into energy
Cyclion Energy Joins Forces with Sea World Foundation for Marine Conservation
August 16, 2023
We soak we don’t burn
Local solution, Global impact
Global pollution is outpacing contemporary waste management. Overflowing landfills, oceans choked with rubbish, and endless plastic stockpiles are the grim global reality. Cracking this complex challenge requires a revolution that avoids burning the trash and instead embraces soaking the waste. This approach, founded on innovation and environmentally friendly technology, promises progress that is not only cheaper and smarter but also safer and deeply rooted in local solutions.
An Australian clean tech innovator pioneering green waste to energy solution
Cyclion’s catalyst-based system costs less, is modular and therefore scalable, and has negligible emissions. We’re applying decades of academic research, including current research by QUT, Murdoch, and University of the Philippines.
“Normal waste-to-energy solutions are massive, generally require large amounts of energy and heat to process waste, and are often associated with harmful gas emissions. It might sound impossible, but our smaller, modular, scalable system requires little energy input, transforms carbon dioxide into oxygen and produces several useful outputs.”
Philip Major
cyclion founder
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LOCAL TECH FOR A GLOBAL PROBLEM
Our Technology
Embark on a recycling revolution, where minimal pretreatment is powered by unique design and catalysts. Operating below 310ºC, alongside atmospheric pressure, it slashes costs, paving the way for Cyclion to be your economically viable solution on a small and large scale. Its modular design is your bridge to a greener future; whether you're on an island, in a remote region, or at the heart of a vibrant urban center.
HOW OUR TECH WORKSPyrolysis
Incineration
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gasification
Cyclion
Minimal Pre-sorting
Less than 310ºC operating temp
Modular and scalable solution
1. As a part of the proof of concept testing, weighing each component such as bagasse and apple and plastics such as HDPE, PP, PET, and PVC. The Chlorine produced from the PVC can be treated with further specialist Cyclion catalysts as a part of the process.
2. The biomass and plastics were placed in the reactor together in the presence of the special Cyclion Catalytic Fluids.
3. After 5 minutes, the resultant mixture was removed from the reactor.
4.An oil was produced, along with a carbon residue, carbon dioxide, and water.
PioneEring technology
Cyclion Catalytic Fluid (CCF)
Our proprietary next generation Cyclion Fluids liquifies plastics and biomass (such as food scraps, paper, wood) converting it into a valuable commodity for fuel or electricity. Solving the issues of mixed waste management and energy production in one uniquely efficient mechanical model.
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Scalable and modular
The Cyclion System is able to scale to the size to suit its community with rolled out across small nations who have been underserved by larger systems. It’s modularity also makes it a great candidate for regional and remote community waste management and could facilitate it being mobile if necessary.
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Revolutionise recycling
Low emissions & environmentally safe
We use specially selected molten salts that exist as liquids at or near room temperature characterised by low toxicity, melting points, volatility, and strong thermal stability. The relatively lower temperature, lower pressure and special catalysts curb harmful gas production. We also use Algae tanks to purify water, exhaust gases, and convert CO2 to O2, ensuring an eco-friendly and sustainable system.
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QUT: Cyclion have commissioned QUT to demonstrate and assess our technology at the laboratory scale. We will be partnering with QUT to further develop, optimise and scale up our technology.