INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR CO₂ CONVERSION AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

brand/patent Specifications

The proposed patent concerns an innovative system for the valorization of CO₂, designed to reduce the environmental impact of fossil fuel power plants and to generate economic value through controlled agriculture.

The invention consists of an integrated plant that intercepts combustion fumes at the exit of thermoelectric plants, extracts and purifies the carbon dioxide, and channels it into multilayer hydroponic greenhouses where it is used to accelerate the growth of high commercial value crops. The process exploits photosynthesis to transform CO₂ into oxygen, thus contributing to real decarbonization and the circular recovery of emissions.

Main technical features

• Recovery of fumes through ducts and forced ventilation systems.
• Gas treatment with:

Electrostatic precipitators for dust removal.

Heat exchangers for lowering fume temperature.

Zeolite filters for nitrogen separation and CO₂ concentration.

• Controlled distribution of CO₂ inside multilayer hydroponic greenhouses.
• Regulation of the cultivation environment through selective valves that retain CO₂ and release oxygen.
• Internal agricultural production in optimized environments with LED lighting and energy supply from renewable sources (solar panels and micro-wind turbines).

Competitive advantages

• Reduction of climate-altering emissions without decommissioning existing plants.
• Transformation of CO₂ into an agricultural resource, generating a useful and marketable output.
• Retrofit application on existing thermoelectric plants or installation on new plants.
• Modularity and scalability, suitable for plants of various sizes.
• Compatibility with incentives for ecological transition and ESG principles.

Industrial applications

• Utility and thermoelectric energy producers: to reduce carbon footprint and enhance the value of CO₂.
• Advanced agricultural companies (hydroponics, vertical farming): to integrate high-yield crops with energy production plants.
• Carbon capture & reuse (CCU) operators: to expand the portfolio of usable technologies.
• Green-tech funds and investors: interested in patented technologies with high environmental impact and monetization potential.
• Startups and system integrators in the sustainability sector, for developing pilot projects in public-private partnerships.

Acquisition opportunities

The patent is currently available for exclusive assignment or for non-exclusive industrial licenses to entities operating in Italy and abroad.

Technical support available for the prototyping or industrial development phase.