Solvent, process for providing an absorption liquid, use of the solvent and process for activating the solvent

US9409121B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9409121-B2
Application numberUS-201213980914-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJan 12, 2012
Priority dateJan 31, 2011
Publication dateAug 9, 2016
Grant dateAug 9, 2016

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Abstract

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A solvent for selective absorption of CO 2 from the flue gas from a combustion plant is provided. The solvent includes an aqueous solution of a secondary amino acid salt as an active scrubbing substance and an additive, the additive including a primary amino acid salt. A process for providing an absorption liquid is also provided as well as a process for activating a solvent.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A solvent comprising: an aqueous solution of a secondary amino acid salt; and an activating additive, wherein the activating additive comprises a primary amino acid salt, wherein the ratio between secondary amino acid salt and primary amino acid salt is between 95:5 and 99:1.

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  • Activators, promoting agents, catalytic agents or enzymes · CPC title

  • Amino acids, their salts or derivatives · CPC title

  • Removing carbon dioxide · CPC title

  • B01D53/62Primary

    Carbon oxides · CPC title

  • Selection of liquid materials for use as absorbents · CPC title

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What does patent US9409121B2 cover?
A solvent for selective absorption of CO 2 from the flue gas from a combustion plant is provided. The solvent includes an aqueous solution of a secondary amino acid salt as an active scrubbing substance and an additive, the additive including a primary amino acid salt. A process for providing an absorption liquid is also provided as well as a process for activating a solvent.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Fischer Björn, Joh Ralph, Schillgalies Ingo, and 2 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B01D53/1475. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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Publication date Tue Aug 09 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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