Removal of carbon dioxide from air
US8088197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W10/37
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to methods for removing CO2 from air, which comprises exposing sorbent covered surfaces to the air. The invention also provides for an apparatus for exposing air to a CO2 sorbent. In another aspect, the invention provides a method and apparatus for separating carbon dioxide (CO2) bound in a sorbent.
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