DOELAB Startup

DOELAB develops innovative technologies to convert biogas and methane into Renewable Hydrogen and Carbon Nanotubes.

Founded in 2022, DOELAB emerged from expertise in Design of Experiments (DOE) and has grown into a deep-tech startup focused on clean energy, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence.

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Rodolfo Medeiros
CEO

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (UFRN). Specialist in catalyst synthesis, nanotechnology, and data science applied to renewable hydrogen production and CO₂ capture.

Rebecca Santiago
CTO

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (UFRN). Researcher focused on energy processes with CO₂ capture, hydrogen generation, waste valorization, and advanced environmental technologies.

Rodrigo Santiago
Shareholder

PhD in Petroleum and Materials Engineering (UFRN). Associate Professor at UFRN with experience in oilfield fluids, CCUS projects, and advanced well cementing for sustainable energy solutions.

Ângelo Oliveira
Shareholder

PhD in Petroleum Science and Engineering (UFRN). Expert in hybrid materials, ionic liquids, polymers, perovskites, and catalysts for methane reforming, CO₂ hydrogenation, and solar cell applications.

Strategic partnership with the Environmental Technology Laboratory – LABTAM

Joint development of advanced catalysts and a reactor for Carbon Nanotube (CNT) production.

Scaling Catalyst Production

To expand catalyst production, DOELAB acquired a state-of-the-art pelletizer through the Centelha RN Innovation Program. This equipment enables the scale-up of advanced catalysts, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and readiness for pilot and industrial applications.

Supported by Catalisa Sebrae and Centelha RN, DOELAB was strengthened with resources and mentoring to accelerate its technological journey.

These programs played a key role in developing proprietary catalysts and scaling up the CNT production reactor.

Proprietary Technology

2 patent applications for innovative catalysts for gas conversion

R&D → Market Integration

From lab bench to pilot scale (TRL 3–6) with delivery at different maturity levels

Experienced Team

13+ years in R&D&I with expertise in materials and processes

Future Perspectives

Scale up technology towards pre-commercial plantsExpand participation in strategic calls (ANP, Petrobras, Finep, EU)Grow market presence in biogas, hydrogen, carbon nanotubes, and carbon credits

Interested in renewable hydrogen, carbon nanotubes, or clean energy solutions?

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