scientists at chiba university in japan have developed a new material that holds promise for significantly reducing the cost of carbon dioxide capture technology. the core idea is to lower energy costs at the point of co₂ emissions.
currently, most systems rely on liquid chemical solutions that require heating to over 100°c to release the captured gas.
this new approach is based on solid-carbon materials with precisely controlled nitrogen atom arrangements. this structure, known as viciasite, allows for precise regulation of how the material binds and releases co₂.
the key breakthrough is the ability to desorb co₂ at temperatures below 60°c. this makes it possible to utilize existing industrial waste heat without incurring additional energy costs.
