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Making methane from CO2 using Solvent - PNNL

Objective/theme

Researchers have developed a method to convert captured carbon dioxide (CO2) into methane, the primary component of natural gas. 

Process & benefits

The new method reduces the materials needed to run the reaction, the energy needed to fuel it and, ultimately, the selling price of the gas. 

EEMPA is a PNNL-developed solvent that snatches CO2 from power plant flue gas, binding the greenhouse gas so it can be converted into useful chemicals. 

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United States

Geography

2021-09-02

Innovation Date

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

University Name

Lead Author & Chemist Dr. Jotheeswari Kothandaraman - Know more

Team Members

PNNL - Know more


Industry

Sustainability domain

  • Pollution control

Type of innovation

  • Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholder type

  • University researcher

Professions

Relevant for

  • Biochemical engineer
  • Production or process engineer
  • Climate sciences professional
  • Biotech professional

Innovation sector

  • Chemistry & chemical engineering
  • Environmental sciences
  • Renewable energy sciences