AirMyne, Inc. has secured a major milestone in environmental technology with a newly patented system for atmospheric carbon removal. This innovation focuses on the patent titled Fully automated direct air capture carbon dioxide processing system. The patent describes a multi-stage reactor designed to capture carbon dioxide from ambient air with high efficiency.

Automated Carbon Capture Innovation

Abstract: A carbon processing system comprises an air mover and a multi-stage reactor. The multi-stage reactor processes ambient air and generates carbon dioxide and generates exhausted gas released to ambient air. In operation, air contacts the base solution via the air mover. The air reacts with the base solution thereby generating a base solution having carbon dioxide and generating exhaust (absorption reaction). Next, the exhaust is released from the reactor. Next, heat is applied to the base solution having carbon dioxide thereby generating carbon dioxide and generating a base solution without carbon dioxide (desorption reaction). The base solution without carbon dioxide generated after applying heat is reusable in processing new air. The absorption reaction and desorption reaction are reversible reactions resulting in regeneration of the base solution into its form prior to contact with the air yielding high scalability and less processing volume as required by many conventional carbon processing techniques.

Swanson Reed Patent of the Month Recognition

AirMyne has earned the prestigious Swanson Reed Patent of the Month award for May 2026 within the Federal industry category. This recognition highlights the system as a groundbreaking advancement in the critical field of carbon capture. By automating the extraction of carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere, this technology addresses one of the most pressing environmental challenges of the modern era.

The invention stands out due to its highly efficient multi-stage reactor and reversible thermodynamic process. Uniquely different from traditional carbon capture methods that require immense processing volumes and generate significant waste, this system optimizes the absorption and desorption cycle. The continuous regeneration of the base solution ensures that operations remain cost-effective and highly scalable for industrial deployment.

This automated system represents a paradigm shift for the carbon capture sector by lowering entry barriers for large-scale atmospheric cleanup. Swanson Reed recognizes this patent because it bridges the gap between theoretical chemical engineering and practical, scalable infrastructure. The technology provides a viable pathway for industries aiming to achieve net-zero targets through reliable and continuous carbon mitigation.

Meeting USA R&D Tax Credit Rules

The development of this technology aligns with the qualifications for the United States Research and Development tax credit, which requires projects to fulfill a four-part test. First, the project satisfies the permitted purpose requirement because it aims to create a significantly improved carbon processing system that enhances operational performance and scalability. Second, the technical team actively worked to eliminate uncertainty regarding the optimal chemical methods and equipment designs needed to achieve continuous automation.

Third, the process of experimentation is inherently present through the systematic evaluation of alternative reactor layouts and chemical configurations to maximize carbon absorption. Fourth, the research is technological in nature because it relies directly on core principles of chemical engineering, physics, and advanced materials science to achieve the reversible absorption and desorption reactions.

Practical Applications for R&D Tax Credit Qualification

Application 1: Optimization of the Multi-Stage Reactor Configuration. Engineering teams design and test various physical layouts of the multi-stage reactor to maximize the surface area contact between ambient air and the base solution. This involves fluid dynamics modeling and iterative prototyping to reduce energy consumption, which directly qualifies as a process of experimentation to improve process efficiency.

Application 2: Formulation and Synthesis of Reusable Base Solutions. Researchers conduct chemical laboratory testing to develop specialized base solution mixtures that exhibit higher absorption rates and require less heat during the desorption reaction. Testing the longevity and degradation of these solutions over thousands of cycles involves eliminating chemical uncertainties to enhance product durability.

Application 3: Development of Automation Control Software. Software engineers write and refine automated control algorithms that regulate air movers, monitor temperature thresholds during heat application, and manage the timing of the absorption and desorption cycles. Developing this specialized software requires systematic testing and debugging to establish reliable system capability under varying environmental conditions.