17701040. CARBON DIOXIDE MEMBRANE FILTER WITH GRAPHENE CROWN PORES simplified abstract (International Business Machines Corporation)

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CARBON DIOXIDE MEMBRANE FILTER WITH GRAPHENE CROWN PORES

Organization Name

International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor(s)

Binquan Luan of Chappaqua NY (US)

Bruce Gordon Elmegreen of Goldens Bridge NY (US)

CARBON DIOXIDE MEMBRANE FILTER WITH GRAPHENE CROWN PORES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17701040 titled 'CARBON DIOXIDE MEMBRANE FILTER WITH GRAPHENE CROWN PORES

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a structure and method for capturing carbon in flue gas using a graphene-based material with oxygen-terminated crown pores. These crown pores have exposed carbon atoms on the edge, which can bond with oxygen to create a favorable interaction with carbon monoxide (CO) molecules.

  • The patent application introduces a structure and method for carbon capture in flue gas.
  • It utilizes graphene with oxygen-terminated crown pores.
  • The exposed carbon atoms on the pore edge can bond with oxygen to form a crown pore.
  • This crown pore creates an attractive electrostatic interaction with CO molecules.
  • The positively charged carbon atom in CO is exposed to negatively charged oxygen atoms on the crown pore edge.
  • This favorable interaction enhances the capture of CO by the crown pore.

Potential Applications

  • Carbon capture in flue gas emissions.
  • Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Environmental sustainability initiatives.
  • Industrial applications requiring carbon capture.

Problems Solved

  • Efficient and effective carbon capture from flue gas.
  • Enhancing the electrostatic interaction between CO and the capture material.
  • Providing a graphene-based material with oxygen-terminated crown pores for carbon capture.

Benefits

  • Improved carbon capture efficiency.
  • Enhanced electrostatic interaction for better CO capture.
  • Potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Contribution to environmental sustainability efforts.


Original Abstract Submitted

A structure and method for carbon capture, e.g., in flue gas. An oxygen-terminated crown pore in graphene can be provided. Exposed carbon atoms on the pore edge can be bonded with oxygen to make a crown pore. When the COis inside the pore, the electrostatic interaction becomes attractive because the positively charged carbon atom in COis now exposed to negatively charged oxygen atoms on the crown pore edge. A favorable interaction between COand the crown pore can be expected.

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