Solution to the CO2 problem
What do we do about the CO2 problem? There has been some decent research on carbon capture and storage, particularly by the ICPP which has some interesting presentations and articles on the topic. Advanced Carbon sequestration is an interesting challenge. I would love to hear from folks on alternative ways we can deal with the carbon dioxide problem. As we see with some of the coal gasification plants, we can turn certain gases into solids. Can we do that with CO2? Magnesium carbonate or CO2 clathrate? Or what about photosynthetic systems?
George Fryer
March 29, 2007 @ 11:05 am
From all indications, ‘carbon sequestration’ is expensive. We are looking into ‘carbon utilization’ NOT ‘carbon sequestration.’
sal
March 29, 2007 @ 11:09 am
Wikipedia actually has some good information on both magnesium carbonate and CO2 clathrates.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesium_carbonate
good luck
sunnyahn
March 29, 2007 @ 11:17 am
George – absolutely – carbon sequestration is expensive. I like your use of the term “carbon utilization”. if there are ways in which we can convert this “carbon” to usable materials, that would certainly be very interesting. Of course it will have to be done in an efficient and cost-effective way. big challenge of course. love to hear more about your thoughts on utilization.