Degradation-resistant biomass polymer composites for carbon removal
AssigneeGraphyte, Inc.
InventorsHannah MURNEN, Saptarshi DATTA
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Abstract
Systems and methods for processing, storing, and/or monitoring biomass are generally described. The systems and methods include in different described embodiments one or more of the following process step or capabilities for sequestering carbon from biomass: comminuting the biomass; sterilizing or reducing bioburden or the ability to sustain biological activity of the comminuted biomass, for example by heated drying, consolidating biomass; encapsulating consolidated biomass; and quantifying a carbon content of the biomass. Certain systems and methods further include the capability for detecting leakage or degradation of processed biomass sequestered in a biomass storage facility.
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A method for sequestering carbon, the method comprising:
- receiving biomass;
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- processing the biomass for sequestration, wherein processing comprises:
- comminuting the biomass;
- sterilizing the biomass;
- consolidating the biomass to form a plurality of consolidated biomass units;
- encapsulating the consolidated biomass units;
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- quantifying a carbon content of the biomass.
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A method for sequestering carbon, the method comprising:
- receiving biomass;
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- processing the biomass for sequestration, wherein processing comprises:
- consolidating the biomass to form a plurality of consolidated biomass units;
- encapsulating the consolidated biomass units sufficiently to prevent microbial activity and decay of encapsulated biomass for at least 100 years when the biomass is stored in darkness under standard atmospheric conditions;
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- quantifying a carbon content of the biomass.
A method for sequestering carbon, the method comprising:
- receiving processed biomass, wherein the processed biomass has been consolidated and encapsulated;
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- monitoring at least one property of the processed biomass or an area where the processed biomass is stored to determine the stability and/or sterility of the processed biomass.
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