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Abstract

The present application relates to an electrochemical system and method for capturing carbon dioxide, regenerating purified carbon dioxide and/or converting the captured carbon dioxide to biomethane, syngas, formic acid, and combinations thereof. More specifically, the present application relates to an electrochemical cell having an air cathode proton or cation exchange membrane and an abiotic or biotic anode wherein captured carbon dioxide is reduced to carbonates that are regenerated as purified carbon dioxide or transferred to another chemical production module. The regenerated carbon dioxide can be purified, compressed, or stored for later use. The present application includes volatile fatty acids sourced from carbohydrate rich waste. The present application also includes the ability to regenerate caustic absorbents used in initial carbon dioxide capture.

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