Method of Development and Use of Catalyst-Functionalized Catalytic Particles to Increase the Mass Transfer Rate of Solvents Used in Acid Gas Cleanup

Authors

Leland R. Widger, University of Kentucky
Cameron A. Lippert, University of KentuckyFollow
Kunlei Liu, University of KentuckyFollow

US Patent Number

10,322,367

Publication Date

6-18-2019

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for improving carbon capture using entrained catalytic-particles within an amine solvent. The particles are functionalized and appended with a CO₂ hydration catalyst to enhance the kinetics of CO₂ hydration and improve overall mass transfer of CO₂ from an acid gas.

Assignees

University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Lexington, KY (US)

Application Number

15/429,523

Filing Date

02/10/2017

Recommended Citation

Widger, Leland R.; Lippert, Cameron A.; and Liu, Kunlei, "Method of Development and Use of Catalyst-Functionalized Catalytic Particles to Increase the Mass Transfer Rate of Solvents Used in Acid Gas Cleanup" (2019). Center for Applied Energy Research Faculty Patents. 55.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/caer_patents/55