Aaron Fitzgerald from Mars Materials
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August 21, 2025 · 1h 9m · Episode 86
About this episode
Aaron Fitzgerald discusses Mars Materials' innovative process of turning CO₂ into carbon fiber and the implications for sustainability and entrepreneurship.
Turning CO₂ into carbon fiber sounds like science fiction, but Aaron Fitzgerald and the crew at Mars Materials are making it happen. Their process creates carbon-negative acrylonitrile, the stuff that goes into everything from sleek carbon fiber to water filters and high-tech textiles and they’re doing it with big-name partners like NREL and Shell. Aaron talks about reshoring carbon fiber production to the U.S., cutting carbon from supply chains, and what it takes to build a climate-driven company from the ground up. It’s a mix of chemistry, entrepreneurship, and a clear vision for a more sustainable future. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward. Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Energy Tech Nexus 00:17 - Intro to Mars Materials 03:48 - Aaron’s Background in Energy 08:11 - Overview of Kairos Aerospace 10:46 - Understanding Acrylonitrile 14:33 - Acrylonitrile Production Process 17:29…
People in this episode
Guest: Aaron Fitzgerald
Topics covered
- carbon fiber
- sustainability
- entrepreneurship
- energy technology
- climate change
- chemical processes
Keywords
- CO₂
- carbon fiber
- acrylonitrile
- supply chains
- climate-driven company
- energy tech
- sustainable future
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mars Materials, NREL, Shell, Kairos Aerospace, Lawrence Livermore Lab, Carbon180
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