Technology
Overview
Carbozyme is completing development of a state-of-the-art, enzyme catalyzed, liquid membrane permeator. This gas separation technology is extremely efficient and effective. Unlike other membranes it exhibits both high permeance (flux) and high selectivity against other gases in the feed stream. Most importantly, the Carbozyme technology exhibits a very low cost of energy to extract CO2 from feed gas streams. For example, a feed gas stream of 15% is enriched to yield a dry permeate product of about 95% CO2 at a cost of energy of 12% or less.
In some applications the goal is to capture CO2 for later use or disposal. In others, it is to remove the CO2 from the feed gas stream thereby enriching the remaining stream. The Carbozyme technology is equally suited to all of these applications.
This technology is applicable to treating a large number of different feed gas streams, e.g., feed gas generated by combusting fuels such as natural gas, oil or various ranks of coal. Unlike other gas separation methods it operates at moderate temperature and pressure. It has the ability to separate CO2 from other gases while using modest energy and employing no hazardous chemicals. This technology is green, promoting environmental responsibility and a healthier planet.
These characteristics of the Carbozyme permeator translate into lower capital and operating costs.