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Potential Of Zero Charge-Based Capacitive Deionization, Xin Gao, Ayokunle Omosebi, James Richardson Landon, Kunlei Liu
Potential Of Zero Charge-Based Capacitive Deionization, Xin Gao, Ayokunle Omosebi, James Richardson Landon, Kunlei Liu
Center for Applied Energy Research Faculty Patents
The invention is a capacitive, aka electrostatic, deionization apparatus and method that solves the problem of short lifetime of conventional capacitive deionization (CDI) and of membrane capacitive deionization (MCDI) devices and methods by shifting the Potential of Zero Charge of electrode surfaces through surface modifications. Such electrode surface modifications provide very long lifetime capacitive deionization devices and methods.
Method And Apparatus For Increasing Mass Transfer In Aqueous Gas Adsorption Processes, Kunlei Liu, Leland R. Widger, Zhen Fan, Joshuah Stolaroff
Method And Apparatus For Increasing Mass Transfer In Aqueous Gas Adsorption Processes, Kunlei Liu, Leland R. Widger, Zhen Fan, Joshuah Stolaroff
Center for Applied Energy Research Faculty Patents
A method of removing and capturing an acid gas from a fluid stream includes exposing the fluid stream to an aqueous scrubbing solution in the presence of a packing element including alternating hydrophobic and hydrophilic features or zones. A related apparatus is also disclosed.
Co2 Mass Transfer Enhancement Of Aqueous Amine Solvents By Particle Additives, Leland R. Widger, Guojie Qi, Kun Liu, Jonathan Bryant, Cameron A. Lippert, Kunlei Liu
Co2 Mass Transfer Enhancement Of Aqueous Amine Solvents By Particle Additives, Leland R. Widger, Guojie Qi, Kun Liu, Jonathan Bryant, Cameron A. Lippert, Kunlei Liu
Center for Applied Energy Research Faculty Patents
The present invention relates to methods for improving carbon capture by providing particles within an amine solvent. The particles provide for increased turbulence at the interface between the counter-flowing gas and solvent, which allows for increased amine and carbamate salt diffusion between the liquid film and bulk.