Low Energy, Low Cost, Efficient CO_2 Capture

摘要

This paper discusses the development and some characteristics of a new, enzyme-based, contained liquid membrane contactor to capture CO_2. The enzyme carbonic anhydrase catalyzes the removal of CO_2 while the membrane contactor increases the surface area to allow the reduction of the size of the system. The modular system design is easily scaled to any required size reducing the investment costs. The system captures CO_2 at a low energy and low cost promising to be a cost effective technology for CO_2 capture.