New non-toxic carbon capture patent granted: CO2 Solutions
CO2 Solutions has received a patent for a non-toxic carbon capture process using carbonic anhydrase and potassium carbonate. The company claims that its proprietary technology significantly reduces operating costs by using low-grade, nil-value heat for solvent regeneration, as opposed to high-cost steam. The patent is a key element in covering "all viable routes to commercialisation of carbonic anhydrase enzyme-based systems for carbon capture," according to the CEO of CO2 Solutions

CO2 Solutions announces allowance of U.S. patent

The company has received a notice of allowance for the patent, "Process for Capturing CO2 from a Gas using Carbonic Anhydrase and Potassium Carbonate."