Method of fixing carbon dioxide

Abstract

A method and system of fixing carbon dioxide is provided. After metal ion components are extracted from, e.g., natural mineral or steel slag through acid treatment, carbon dioxide is injected to fix carbon dioxide by carbonating the same. Since the procedure of pH adjustment is unnecessary, the reaction is carried out effectively and a continuous process is enabled. Accordingly, the disclosed method of fixing carbon dioxide enables effective removal of carbon dioxide produced from the steelmaking industry, thereby significantly reducing greenhouse gas emission and allowing recycling of the discarded steel slag.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2010-0120925, filed on Nov. 30, 2010, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND[0002](a) Technical Field[0003]The present invention relates to a method and system of fixing carbon dioxide. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a method for fixing carbon dioxide utilizing natural mineral or steel slag produced from ironworks, thereby reducing emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.[0004](b) Background Art[0005]Carbon dioxide emission is increasing rapidly due to the increased fossil fuel consumption and is recognized as the main cause of global warming. Thus, many countries in the world have been making efforts and tightening regulations to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.[0006]The reduction in carbon dioxide emissions can be mediated by reducing th...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a method for fixing carbon dioxide that overcomes the problems of conventional methods. This method involves a liquid-phase reaction and provides improved efficiency, at a normal temperature and pressure, reducing energy consumption. Additionally, the pH adjustment required for carbon dioxide fixation is unnecessary, preventing the formation of suspending milky lime and allowing for a continuous process.

Problems solved by technology

These steel slags are mostly buried, except for limited utilization as cement or aggregates for road or building construction.

Various methods for utilizing the discarded steel slag have been proposed, as it becomes difficult to find landfills for disposal.

However, the methods described in the above two patents require too long a reaction time since the efficiency of the reaction between carbon dioxide and slag is very low and, thus, are economically impractical.

However, the hydrothermal reaction consumes a lot of energy, and there is no clear description about how the carbon dioxide is fixed following the carbonation of the alkaline components.

However, since it requires a particle size of 125 μm or smaller, excessive energy is consumed for the pulverization of the mineral.

Since the precipitated carbonate suspends in the solution, the separation is difficult and it is not easy to establish an industrially applicable continuous process.

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