Co2 utilization in molten salt reactor (msr) for ultra energy efficiency and reduced emissions

This invention describes a closed-loop system that produces hydrocarbon fuels like methane or methanol without net carbon emissions. It starts with a molten salt reactor generating clean electricity, which powers water desalination and then splits the water into hydrogen and oxygen. The oxygen is used to burn the hydrocarbon fuel, generating more electricity and CO2, which is then captured and combined with the hydrogen to regenerate the original hydrocarbon fuel.

Why it matters: Since 2022, significant research and development efforts have accelerated in advanced nuclear reactor designs, high-efficiency electrolysis for hydrogen production, and catalytic CO2 conversion, potentially offering more mature and cost-effective components for this integrated system.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedNuclear reactor, chemical processing, CO2 capture.

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