Specific measurements and their purposes

During experimental production, the pH and alkalinity of the growth solution will be monitored and used to approximate the carbonate system parameters in order to assess the CO2 absorption/release behaviours during growth.

Once completed, the growth products will be analyzed to determine the electrolytic conditions (voltage, current) that yield the highest brucite concentrations. Depending on available funds and project time, these measurements will be used to approximate the CO2 sequestration capability of the products when used in different processes (i.e. direct air scrubbers, conversion to magnesite under supercritical CO2, etc.).

All results and data will be used to predict the feasibility for larger scale operations and the net impacts of the process.