Articles tagged with Carbon Capture
In the Arctic's Chukchi Sea, ocean currents accelerate the sinking of carbon-carrying phytoplankton, with blooms under sea ice up to 10 times denser than in open water. This phenomenon helps explain the formation of benthic biomass and supports marine life in the region.
A new study reveals that grazing abandonment leads to lower soil carbon, while continued grazing consistently results in higher soil carbon. Grazing is found to be crucial for sustaining grasslands and enhancing soil carbon storage.
A Yale-led study reveals that farmers in the Mississippi River Basin are storing more carbon dioxide in the soil than they are emitting when adding limestone to their fields, a practice known as 'liming'. This finding has major implications for agricultural soil management and suggests that enhanced weathering may deserve renewed atten...
Researchers develop an adaptive crystal that selectively captures CO₂ and recognizes similar molecules, offering a new approach to molecular separation. The crystal distinguishes CO₂ from nitrogen and methane, even under humid conditions, and preferentially captures benzene over similar molecules.
Researchers found that peatlands' weight can cause instability, limiting their carbon storage potential. The study suggests that peatlands may only expand to 1.48 times their current volume, not the 1.71 assumed by existing carbon projections.
NEW HORIZON PRESS LIMITED participated in ACS Fall 2026, connecting with researchers and scholars to introduce its academic journals and publishing initiatives. The meeting highlighted advances in chemistry, materials science, and environmental science, with a focus on sustainability and interdisciplinary research.
A research team at the Wyss Institute has engineered bacteria to produce higher amounts of siderophores, molecules that extract iron from silicate minerals, speeding up rock weathering and removing CO2 from the atmosphere. This process has the potential to be implemented at industrial scales, offering a new climate-regulating strategy.
SwRI has developed advanced computer models to realistically simulate supercritical CO₂ environments for CCUS, allowing for the testing of downhole equipment with CO₂. The test rig and computational models enable the observation of tool performance and reliability in realistic conditions.
Researchers at SwRI will use a plasma reactor to convert waste CO2 into solid carbon for a domestic graphite supply, reducing reliance on foreign imports. The team aims to produce graphite through a process that involves tuning the CO2 molecule to remove oxygen atoms and solidify into carbon allotropes.
A new study reveals that carefully controlled pore structure and surface chemistry can transform nuisance seaweed into an efficient and reusable CO2 adsorbent. Researchers developed a porous biochar from Sargassum tenerrimum, achieving high CO2 adsorption capacity and rapid uptake.
Researchers found that people's perception of technology as natural predicts their support, with a shift in framing prompting higher levels of trust and acceptance. Climate solutions like nuclear energy face resistance due to perceived unnaturalness, highlighting the need for effective communication strategies.
Biochar's ability to retain carbon in soil is strengthened by cadmium contamination, with mechanisms including cation bridging and microbial inhibition. This unexpected interaction has implications for using biochar in contaminated agricultural soils.
A new study finds that beef and dairy production are the dominant drivers of both carbon loss and biodiversity loss on farmland, accounting for 41% of total biodiversity damage. Targeting these areas could deliver gains for climate and nature simultaneously.
PeroCycle announces global ambitions to decarbonise steel, cement, and chemicals industries with patented technology. Strategic partnerships with PKU Pioneer and io consulting enable rapid progress for PeroCycle.
A recent international workshop led by UC Santa Barbara researchers has taken the first steps toward developing a large-scale strategy for carbon sequestration by burying plant biomass in anoxic marine basins. The concept, known as marine anoxic carbon storage (MACS), has the potential to operate at a massive scale required to mitigate...
A new study estimates US data center power capacity will grow fourfold by 2030, with carbon dioxide emissions rising to 404 million metric tons per year. However, carbon capture and storage may offer a practical near-term pathway for providing low-carbon power.
A new collaborative study has developed an electrochemical device that can pull carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere using electricity and water-based chemistry, addressing the planet's excess CO2 problem. The technology is designed to reduce new emissions and remove CO2 that has already accumulated in the atmosphere.
A new pantropical carbon database synthesizes data from 146 studies to better understand the effects of forest degradation and regeneration on the global carbon cycle. The study reveals that degraded forests recover faster than fully cleared land, accumulating more above-ground carbon over time.
A new pantropical carbon database synthesizes data from 146 studies to better understand the impact of forest degradation and regeneration on the global carbon cycle. The study reveals that degraded forests recover faster than fully cleared land, while preserving forest structure enhances carbon recovery.
A new study from Cornell University finds that warmer temperatures and drier air slow forest growth, reducing the land's capacity for carbon storage. This discrepancy could accelerate warming and its impacts, as climate models may overestimate forests' future potential for carbon storage.
A new study reveals critical limitations in cement carbonation as a climate mitigation strategy, highlighting severe temporal asymmetry and performance uncertainty. The authors call for time-explicit accounting, strict verification, and policy prioritization of established decarbonization levers.
BIOCHAR has achieved a 2025 Impact Factor of 15.1, ranking No. 1 worldwide in Soil Science for five consecutive years and 11th among 395 journals in Environmental Sciences. The journal publishes original studies on biochar production, processing, and applications in fields like agronomy, environmental science, and materials science.
Terraxy, a KAUST spinout, has secured $3 million in funding to scale its desert greening technology, which can deliver up to 70% improvement in plant growth and yield. The investment will support the establishment of a commercial facility in Al Zulfi and enable the deployment of its proprietary soil enhancer, Carbosoil.
The review assesses MOFs' potential in managing strategic gases like CO₂, CH₄, and H₂. MOFs possess exceptional tunability and unique attributes that enable significant CO₂ uptakes, high methane storage capacities, and impressive hydrogen volumetric densities.
A team of researchers has created a novel membrane using eggshell-derived nanoparticles that efficiently separates carbon dioxide from methane. The membrane's performance surpasses the established Robeson upper bound, demonstrating its potential for widespread use in renewable energy.
The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal report reveals that current pledges fall short of pathways limiting warming to 1.5°C by more than 5 billion tonnes of CO2 per year by 2050. CDR must grow at rates comparable to or faster than the most rapid clean energy transitions, including solar power.
A research team found that tropical forest plants increase root carbon exudation to stimulate phosphatase activity, mineralize organic P, and release organic acids to dissolve mineral-bound P. This adaptation helps alleviate P limitation under long-term N enrichment, sustaining productivity.
A new study suggests that temporary carbon storage can play a significant role in climate mitigation, particularly in sectors with persistent methane emissions. The researchers found that neutralizing the climate impact of 1 kilogram of methane requires removing roughly 498 kilograms of CO₂ stored for 20 years.
Research from Northwest A&F University reveals that different biochars create hotspots of reactive chemicals in soil, increasing nitrous oxide emissions. The study found that the size of particles released by biochar dictates ROS-generating mechanisms, affecting its performance in mitigating greenhouse gases.
A study finds that US forests are at risk of releasing stored carbon due to droughts, pests, and fires exacerbated by climate change. The researchers recommend increasing buffer pools in carbon-credit systems to account for these risks.
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have built an instrument that lets them study direct air capture (DAC) in detail. The custom-designed laboratory flow cell enables accurate spatial mapping of the reaction's kinetics in real-time, shedding light on how efficiently the system works and how it should be designed.
The study compares two carbon capture methods: direct air capture (DAC) and direct ocean capture (DOC). DAC draws air through a liquid solution that absorbs CO2, while DOC extracts carbon directly from seawater. The research team modeled both approaches using a techno-economic analysis framework to assess their economic viability and h...
A new reactor design efficiently converts carbon dioxide into methane using microbial electrosynthesis systems, achieving high energy efficiency and scalability. The system produces nearly two gallons of methane per liter of reactor volume per day, making it a potential pathway for converting CO2 into a storable fuel.
The EU's plans for domestic production of fossil-free aviation fuels risk steering development towards more expensive and energy-intensive pathways. A study from Chalmers University of Technology found that the current regulatory framework favours combustion-based alternatives over gasification, leading to increased costs and energy use.
A new regulatory and financial architecture is needed to support novel carbon dioxide removal technologies, such as biochar and direct air capture. A tiered auction framework suggests governments setting targets and minimum quality standards, then running reverse auctions that specify target volumes and price ceilings.
Researchers caution that weakening core safeguards in carbon markets risk worsening climate impacts and increasing net carbon emissions. Indigenous land stewardship is vital for maintaining intact ecosystems and vital carbon sinks, but alternative support mechanisms are needed to preserve the integrity of climate action.
The 23rd Carbon Research International Forum highlights engineered biochar's potential in supporting carbon capture, resource recovery, and sustainable industrial development. Recent progress in converting agricultural and industrial residues into high-performance carbon materials was discussed.
A major analysis found that four in five REDD+ projects successfully protected forests. Many projects have slowed deforestation despite over-crediting; 'bad credits' do not necessarily mean bad projects.
Researchers at TU Wien have demonstrated a remarkable mineralogical mechanism where certain minerals convert CO2 into solid carbonate quickly, mediated by water. This process enables rapid CO2 capture and storage in rocks, potentially solving the issue of atmospheric CO2 removal.
The upcoming international forum will explore engineered biochar's potential to advance carbon capture and sustainable resource recovery. Recent advances in biochar design, including structural engineering and hybridization with nanomaterials, will be showcased.
Researchers have developed a new class of carbon materials called 'viciazites' that contain carefully controlled configurations of nitrogen groups, enabling low-temperature operation and efficient CO2 capture. The materials outperform untreated carbon fibers in CO2 uptake and desorption at temperatures below 60°C.
Scientists have developed a light-activated material that can convert carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, a key building block for fuels and chemicals, using sunlight and water. The material, which combines ideas from biology and materials science, produces CO extremely efficiently with no detectable by-products.
Research in the Amazon forest shows that reduced-impact logging techniques can increase above-ground biomass and contribute to mitigating climate change. The study found that RIL-FM increased biomass stock by 70.68 megagrams per hectare, while conventional logging resulted in a biomass loss.
A coalition of experts warns that carbon markets may be penalizing First Nations' long-term stewardship due to their 'additionality' requirements. The definition of 'additionality' often rewards restoration on degraded land, excluding protected ecosystems and traditional owners' custodianship.
Southwest Research Institute has upgraded its facilities to accommodate subsurface safety valve (SSSV) testing for carbon capture and storage (CCS) applications. The upgrades support existing high-quality testing services while enabling efficient testing at extreme temperatures.
Researchers found that trees with heart rot disease release more methane than healthy trees, regardless of disease severity. Methane emissions peak in the trunk's center, a finding that challenges previous assumptions about tree health and greenhouse gas cycling.
The University of East London and STRABAG UK have developed a pioneering low-carbon grout that replaces traditional cement-heavy annulus grout, reducing embodied carbon by over 61%. The innovation uses repurposed construction waste and agricultural by-products to create a sustainable alternative.
Researchers at Chiba University developed oxygen-functionalized graphene membranes that selectively separate carbon dioxide from methane while maintaining high permeability. The study demonstrates the potential of graphene-based filtration systems for next-generation gas purification, enabling cheaper and cleaner energy production.
The study reveals that up to 13% of areas allocated to land-based carbon removal could overlap with important biodiversity sites in ambitious emissions reduction scenarios. Effective implementation of reforestation and BECCS can reduce the long-term loss of biodiversity due to climate factors by up to 25%, producing net benefits.
Agricultural waste from crops like wheat, rice, and maize can act as a powerful carbon sink when diverted into construction products. The study finds that these materials can store carbon for decades rather than releasing it within months.
Researchers synthesize recent advances on biochar's potential to support cleaner water, lower carbon emissions, and renewable energy generation. Biochar's unique physical and chemical properties make it a critical platform material connecting these systems within a circular framework.
A 40-year greening project in China's Taklamakan Desert has successfully reduced atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and increased solar-induced fluorescence, indicating a measurable carbon sink. The project demonstrates the potential of afforestation to mitigate climate change, despite being only a small dent in global emissions.
A new study finds that soil salinization influences inorganic carbon storage, particularly in regions with elevated salinity. The research reveals a conditional relationship between salinity and inorganic carbon, highlighting the need to incorporate soil chemical processes into global carbon assessments.
Researchers have designed an electrode that captures airborne CO2 and directly converts it into formic acid, outperforming existing electrodes. The system demonstrated utility in ambient air conditions, making it a promising strategy for integrating CO2 capture into practical industrial applications.
Researchers highlight advancements in fluidized bed design, oxygen carrier materials, and performance of chemical looping systems. They emphasize the importance of controlling fluidization regime and developing physical standards for oxygen carriers.
A new global climate webinar recording highlights biomass-based carbon capture as a scalable and cost-effective solution for achieving net-zero emissions. Biomass pathways, including bioenergy with carbon capture and soil amendments, offer up to 6.7 gigatonnes of annual mitigation potential by 2050.
Researchers discovered a new method for excluding water in covalent organic frameworks, leading to more efficient solutions for air pollution. The approach reveals that mismatches between simulations and experiments can be powerful clues for material design.
This webinar discusses the potential of bio-based carbon capture to deliver up to 6.7 gigatonnes of CO2-equivalent mitigation annually by 2050. It explores how biomass can transform climate mitigation, offering scalable and equitable pathways to net-zero.
Researchers at MIT have discovered a simple way to make carbon capture more efficient and affordable by adding a common chemical compound called tris to capture solutions. This innovation can stabilize the pH of the solution, allowing the system to absorb triple the amount of CO2 at relatively low temperatures.
Researchers develop a controlled method to capture CO2 from power plants using limestone and dolomite rocks, mimicking nature's slow geological process. The system captures part of the CO2, leaving room for engineering improvements towards a practical carbon capture technology.