Abstract: A method and apparatus for extracting CO2 from air comprising an anion exchange material formed in a matrix exposed to a flow of the air, and for delivering that extracted CO2 to controlled environments. The present invention contemplates the extraction of CO2 from air using conventional extraction methods or by using one of the extraction methods disclosed; e.g., humidity swing or electro dialysis. The present invention also provides delivery of the CO2 to greenhouses where increased levels of CO2 will improve conditions for growth. Alternatively, the CO2 is fed to an algae culture.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 2, 2007
Date of Patent:
May 4, 2010
Assignee:
Global Research Technologies, LLC
Inventors:
Allen B. Wright, Klaus S. Lackner, Ursula Ginster
Abstract: An air/liquid exchanger comprising an open-cell foam 102 supporting a liquid sorbent. The exchanger may be used for removing trace gaseous components from the air.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 2, 2006
Date of Patent:
February 2, 2010
Assignee:
Global Research Technologies, LLC
Inventors:
Allen B. Wright, Klaus S. Lackner, Eddy J. Peters