Artificial Photosynthesis Catalyst Converter: Decarbonisation of Combustible Exhaust System

Abstract

The innovation hopes to capture CO2 and convert it into less environmental toxicants from fossil powered vehicles thus reduce the amount of carbon emitted from 4.6 metric tones to 1.5 metric tones annually. The artificial photosynthesis process will be achieved by utilisation of heterobimetalic catalyst that will be illuminated with artificial light of Raman blue light. This converts the CO2 into formic acid and oxygen this is achieved by metal to metal charge transfer of the catalyst. The formic acid is then acts as the feed together with water in static mixer formic a diluted weak acid solution. The products leave converter and are expelled into the environment ; the aqueous formic solution through the dehydrogenase enzyme a photosynthesis carbon(IV)oxide fixation which acts a bio stimulant and bio inoculant for plant while the oxygen increases levels of cleaner air.

Presenters

Aloiseous Maina Maina
Laboratory Technician, Quality Control, Kenya Pipeline Company, Nairobi Municipality, Kenya