Method and apparatus for thermochemical conversion of materials

摘要

A system for treating carbon-containing or silicon-containing end-of-life material includes a reactor 10 for simultaneously supporting oxidation of the waste material and conversion of CO2 within the reactor. A metal oxide or metal is input to the reactor to convert the CO2 to a mineralized CO2 product. A cold trap 44 is provided for capturing exhaust gases from the reactor and returning condensate to the reactor, and a pump 50 maintains a desired vacuum or pressure within the reactor and the cold trap.