Abstract:
Provided herein are systems and methods for use of carbon dioxide, such as carbon dioxide containing one or more contaminants, e.g., produced in processes where the carbon dioxide comes directly or indirectly from the atmosphere, in one or more systems to perform one or more processes that binds the carbon dioxide or one or more carbon dioxide reaction products with one or more reactants to produce one or more carbon dioxide sequestration products, for example, products that permanently sequester the carbon dioxide.
Abstract:
A method/system for sequestering carbon dioxide from cement and lime production facilities wherein carbon dioxide from flue gases originating from cement or lime production facilities is recovered and transported to a building materials production facility where it is sequestered.
Abstract:
The invention provides compositions and methods directed to carbonation of a cement mix during mixing. The carbonation may be controlled by one or more feedback mechanisms to adjust carbon dioxide delivery based on one or more characteristics of the mix or other aspects of the mixing operation.
Abstract:
Fresh concrete is treated with carbon dioxide prior to delivery to a product mold for forming concrete products. Carbon dioxide gas is directed through a manifold, which may be coupled to a feedbox or a hopper, upstream from the product mold. Treating the fresh concrete with the carbon dioxide gas while it is in a loose state prior to placement in the product mold may generally promote uniform and enhanced carbon dioxide uptake.
Abstract:
Concrete articles, including blocks, substantially planar products (such as pavers) and hollow products (such as hollow pipes), are formed in a mold while carbon dioxide is injected into the concrete in the mold, through perforations.