Carbon Capture Paint Composition Using Breathable Metal Silicates

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional carbon capture paint compositions are environmentally toxic and inefficient in capturing carbon dioxide from the air, posing health risks due to the use of larger olivine particles that slow absorption rates and smaller particles that pose inhalation hazards.

Innovation Solution

A paint composition comprising metal silicate particles (10-30 microns) with a binder (poly(3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine) and pigments, formulated to efficiently capture carbon dioxide without toxic ingredients, ensuring breathability and safety, with a carbon capture duration of 1 hour to 2 years.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If conventional vinyl and acrylic-based paints are used, then the paint provides good coverage and durability, but it continuously emits large amounts of carbon dioxide and toxic chemicals into the atmosphere

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepaint formulationVSAvoidcarbon dioxide emission

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical composition parameters of the paint by replacing conventional vinyl and acrylic binders with a binder system comprising poly(3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine) and metal silicate particles. This parameter change transforms the paint from a carbon-emitting material to a carbon-capturing material, achieving near weight-by-weight carbon dioxide absorption while maintaining paint functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite paint material combining poly(3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine) binder with metal silicate particles (25-45 volume percent). This composite structure integrates the carbon capture capability of metal silicates with the binding and coating properties of the polymer, enabling simultaneous coverage, durability, and carbon dioxide sequestration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

2Quantity of substance

If conventional carbon capture paint compositions are used, then some carbon dioxide absorption is achieved, but the paint contains toxic ingredients and is environmentally unhealthy

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecarbon dioxide absorptionVSAvoidtoxicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and eliminates toxic ingredients from conventional carbon capture paint formulations. By using poly(3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine) as the binder and metal silicate particles as the carbon capture agent, the formulation achieves carbon dioxide absorption without incorporating harmful chemicals, making the paint environmentally safe and non-toxic.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs naturally derived, biodegradable materials (poly(3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine) from tyrosine polymerization and natural metal silicates) that are non-toxic and environmentally friendly. These materials provide carbon capture functionality without the persistence and toxicity concerns of conventional synthetic additives.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Productivity

If existing carbon capture paints are used, then limited carbon dioxide absorption is achieved, but the capture efficiency is insufficient for practical application

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecarbon dioxide capture efficiencyVSAvoidcarbon dioxide captured

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the concentration and particle size parameters of metal silicate particles (25-45 volume percent, 10-30 microns) to maximize carbon dioxide capture efficiency. This parameter optimization enables near weight-by-weight carbon absorption, dramatically improving upon the limited efficiency of existing carbon capture paints.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent develops a composite formulation where metal silicate particles are uniformly distributed within the poly(3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine) binder matrix. This composite structure maximizes the surface area and accessibility of carbon capture agents, enhancing the overall efficiency and quantity of carbon dioxide sequestration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The composition effectively captures carbon dioxide on a near weight-by-weight basis, providing a commercially viable, environmentally friendly paint with efficient carbon capture and safe, breathable properties.

Implementation Method 1

the paint compositions can be used to capture or sequester carbon dioxide from the air

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCarbon dioxide absorption: Absorption (physical)

Implementation Method 2

the binder comprises poly(3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine)

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPolymer binding: Adhesive

Data Source

PatentUS12612521B2Carbon capture paint compositions and methods of making and using the same to capture carbon dioxide from air

Publication Date: 2026.04.28 THE PEOPLES CO2 CO LLC

AI summary

The present disclosure provides a paint composition, and methods of making and using the same, wherein the composition includes metal silicate particles, a binder, pigment particles, and a solvent. A benefit of the paint composition can be that it captures carbon dioxide from the air and excludes toxic or non-naturally occurring ingredients.