With affordable materials, researchers pull carbon directly from the air using changes in humidity

Seawater and CO2 may unlock a game-changing new concrete technology

A new material made of seawater, carbon dioxide, and electricity could give the construction industry a much-needed climate upgrade. Developed by researchers at Northwestern University, the paste-like substance offers a dual solution: a substitute for mined sand and a way to produce carbon-capturing concrete. Concrete is the world’s most widely used synthetic material, but it’s also one of the most polluting. Making it releases huge amounts of c…

Chiyoda Chemical Engineering & Construction announced on the 4th that it has received an order from the company for research projects aimed at building a carbon dioxide (CO2) supply chain (supply network) planned by the Australian oil and gas development company Pilot Energy. We will examine the feasibility of building a supply network from recovery to transportation and storage of CO2 emitted during production of alumina, an intermediate raw ma…

Carbon capture could become practical with scalable, affordable materials

Researchers have expanded the potential of carbon capture technology that plucks CO2 directly from the air by demonstrating that there are multiple suitable and abundant materials that can facilitate direct air capture. Researchers present new, lower-cost materials to facilitate moisture-swing to catch and then release CO2 depending on the local air's moisture content, calling it 'one of the most promising approaches for CO2 capture.'

With affordable materials, researchers pull carbon directly from the air using changes in humidity

Researchers at Northwestern University have expanded the potential of carbon capture technology that plucks CO2 directly from the air by demonstrating that there are multiple suitable and abundant materials that can facilitate direct air capture.

Scientists use humidity and affordable materials to pull carbon from the air

Researchers at Northwestern University have found a cheaper and more sustainable way to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air by using changes in humidity and low-cost materials. This method, called “moisture-swing direct air capture,” could play an important role in fighting climate change. As CO2 levels in the atmosphere continue to rise, even with […] The post Scientists use humidity and affordable materials to pull carbon from the air app…

Activated carbon can be used to economically capture carbon dioxide from air

Scientists reveal some of the best materials to suck in CO2 from the air, including activated carbon.SEM image of activated carbon. Credit: Dravid Lab / Northwestern University.Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions continue to build up in the atmosphere and contribute to climate change. Even while industries are cutting on carbon waste, there is still a projected rise of greenhouse gases. This is why capturing CO2 directly from the air and storing it i…