This invention provides a chemical synthesis route that creates iron oxide-based nanoparticles as a byproduct of a carbon dioxide storage process. Technology Applications: •Produce high purity hydrogen gas from steam and sequestration-ready carbon dioxide from syngas. •Recover iron from magnesium-bearing minerals. •Synthesize iron oxide particles during carbon mineral sequestration. •Capture carbon dioxide using mineral sequestration with magnesium-bearing minerals. Patent information: Patent Pending (US 20120225007)
(1) Provides and additional revenue stream to offset the cost of carbon storage. (2) Leads to greater utilization of raw materials in a clean energy format. (3) Facilitates other forms of clean energy through the supply of an affordable catalyst