Direct air capture system with continuous carbon-dioxide adsorption

Abstract

An integrated system for adsorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) in the air is described. The system includes: an adsorber that adsorbs the CO2 from the air using a sorbent; and a desorber, coupled to the adsorber, that desorbs the adsorbed CO2 from the sorbent (e.g., in an energy-efficient manner, such as without using steam) into an output of the system. In contrast with other approaches, the system may continuously move the sorbent, as an ensemble, through the system. Thus, the system may concurrently (and continuously) perform adsorption and desorption. Moreover, the sorbent may include a cost-effective and robust free-standing bulk solid. This may allow the sorbent to be used in multiple cycles or transits through the system. Furthermore, after the multiple cycles, the sorbent may be replaced while the system is operating, and the used sorbent may be recycled for subsequent reuse in the system.

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