Invention:
This invention is a method of direct air capture (DAC) focusing on the capture of carbon emissions purely from sunlight alone. A modular, self-contained apparatus is used to capture dilute carbon dioxide (CO2) from a heat-based chemical reaction, then the energy is used to release the CO2 in concentrated form, for sequestration in the ground. The process can be repeated constantly while enabling a low-cost, more efficient method to generate the energy required for DAC of CO2. This cost-effective method offers a new approach to solving climate change problems.
Background:
With many direct air capture projects actively capturing and/or injecting CO2, the carbon capture and sequestration system is a driver in environmental change. However, existing methods utilize inefficient methods involving high-energy electrical systems that cost hundreds of dollars per ton to maintain, making high quality carbon capture difficult and expensive. This novel method of utilizing a modular, self-contained system based in carbon capture directly from sunlight eliminates high costs of current methods.
Applications:
- Direct air capture (DAC) of carbon dioxide
- Carbon sequestration
- Improved air quality
- Reduce global warming
Advantages:
- Cost-effective method
- Utilizes heat-generated electricity
- More efficient method of carbon sequestration
