Method of sequestering atmospheric carbon
AssigneeFabricnano Limited
InventorsGrant Aarons, Jonathan Burns, Vishnu Srinivasamurthy
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Abstract
This invention relates to carbon sequestration, in particular by enhanced weathering. The methods generally utilise an enzyme, typically carbonic anhydrase. In particular, the invention relates to methods of sequestering atmospheric carbon by applying Carbonic Anhydrase, and optionally rock, to soil or earth. An immobilised enzyme is also provided, along with the use of that enzyme to sequester atmospheric carbon. Mixtures comprising carbonic anhydrase are also provided, for example carbonic anhydrase mixed with one or more of soil, seed and rock.
Claims39
A method of sequestering atmospheric carbon, comprising the step of applying Carbonic Anhydrase to soil.
An enzyme immobilised to a plant or plant seed, optionally wherein the enzyme is carbonic anhydrase.
A mixture comprising Carbonic Anhydrase and seed, optionally wherein the Carbonic Anhydrase is immobilised to the seed.
A mixture comprising Carbonic Anhydrase and soil, optionally wherein the Carbonic Anhydrase is immobilised to a solid support.
A mixture comprising Carbonic Anhydrase and rock, optionally wherein the Carbonic Anhydrase is immobilised to a solid support.
A mixture comprising carbonic anhydrase, rock and soil, optionally wherein the Carbonic Anhydrase is immobilised to a solid support.
A method of applying an enzyme to a plant or plant seed, comprising dipping the plant or plant seed into, or spraying the plant or plant seed with, a liquid comprising the enzyme.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.