CO2 Transfer Across a Liquid Membrane Facilitated by Carbonic Anhydrase

Increasing atmospheric levels of CO2, in large part due to anthropogenic combustion of energy yielding hydrocarbons, portends significant if not catastrophic weather related events. One strategy to stabilize atmospheric CO2 levels is to capture the post-combustion product for disposal or, preferably, commercial use. The latter case, in particular, requires the development of both effective and economic methods. The requirements are stringent. Currently available methods, such as conventional amine absorption/stripping do not suffice because of their heavy energy requirement. Better means for post-combustion separation and capture of CO2 are being investigated extensively [1,2,3,4,5].