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A three-year NSF grant will fund a comprehensive assessment of how invasive non-native grasses alter fire patterns and carbon storage across the contiguous US. The researchers aim to quantify changes in carbon stocks associated with invasion and fire, providing new insights on managing fire-prone invasive grasses.
Scientists from Imperial College London have discovered that fluids flowing through rock don't follow a stable pattern as previously thought. Instead, the pathways are highly unstable and change rapidly, leading to more accurate modeling of fluid flow and potential breakthroughs in Carbon Capture and Storage technologies.
Researchers from Kyoto University, Imperial College, and City University of Hong Kong have developed mixed matrix membranes that can capture and store carbon dioxide efficiently and cost-effectively. The new materials have the potential to reduce large project costs by up to tenfold, making CCS technology more politically acceptable.
Researchers at Kanazawa University have developed a compound that selectively captures n-alkane gas molecules with its color change, indicating a special ability to distinguish configuration of guest molecules. The compound's properties were evaluated in solid/gas interfaces, showing excellent separation efficiency and recyclability.
Researchers have quantified the economic value of biodiversity in grasslands for enhancing carbon storage capacity. Increasing plant species diversity from one to ten resulted in twice the carbon storage value compared to increasing it from one to two species.
Researchers from North Carolina State University developed a series of computer models that can predict the CO2 absorption properties of amine solutions based on their chemical structure. The models utilize machine-learning techniques and have been found to reliably discriminate between amines with high absorption properties and those ...
The task force proposes strategies to recycle carbon dioxide and remove large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, complementing carbon-free approaches like electrification. These approaches aim to produce an overall emissions reduction of at least one billion tons of carbon dioxide per year.
Global carbon dioxide emissions have remained steady for three years, but a new study urges accelerated deployment of carbon capture technologies and increased renewables to meet the Paris Agreement's goals. The researchers predict that the rollout of carbon capture and storage will be crucial in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Scientists at ORNL have developed a novel crystallization method to capture carbon dioxide directly from ambient air. The method uses a guanidine sorbent that can be heated at relatively low temperatures to release the gas, reducing energy consumption and emissions.
A new type of activated carbon, cellular activated carbon, has been produced with a bimodal structure featuring both micro and mesopores. The material exhibits high adsorption kinetics due to its larger pores, making it suitable for various industries such as energy storage and catalysis.
A new catalyst developed by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh has the potential to solve two problems at once - reducing net carbon dioxide emissions while generating cleaner fuels. The catalyst, which converts CO2 into methanol, could dramatically reduce the cost of carbon capture and conversion.
Researchers aim to create 'sponge-like' materials for safe capture, storage, and release of essential small molecules. The project seeks to develop innovative nanoporous materials for efficient gas separation, storage, and release.
Researchers develop fluorine-containing MOF for selective carbon dioxide capture, suitable for air and industrial applications. The material's unique geometry allows for efficient trapping of CO2 even at very low concentrations.
A new method uses genetic algorithms to rapidly identify top materials for pre-combustion carbon capture. A variant of NOTT-101 has been found to have the highest capacity for capturing carbon and good selectivity, meeting the DOE's 90% CO2 removal target.
Researchers propose using bacteria and archaea to monitor stored CO2 and convert it into useful products, such as ethanol and acetate. This approach could enable the detection of potential CO2 leaks and contribute to making large-scale capture and storage of CO2 feasible.
A critical review article discusses the issues and prospects of photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide, highlighting the lack of a standard procedure as a major bottleneck. Recent advances in this field are also detailed, providing insights into the ongoing research.
Researchers at Cornell University have developed an oxygen-assisted aluminum/carbon dioxide power cell that captures CO2 while producing electricity and a valuable oxalate. This technology has the potential to reduce energy consumption in carbon capture systems, making it more commercially viable.
A new study published in Nature Communications shows that CO2 can be securely stored underground for at least 100,000 years, much longer than the 10,000 years required to avoid climate impacts. This finding has significant implications for carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.
Scientists have developed a new approach to capture carbon dioxide from flue gases using waste marble powder, outperforming current commercial calcium-carbonate sorbents. The powder showed high carbonation conversion rates and maintained its reactivity over multiple cycles.
Researchers have developed an inexpensive method to monitor CO2 storage deep underground. Testing water samples from rocks reveals altered oxygen compositions when in contact with trapped CO2, allowing simple measurement of stored CO2.
Researchers at the University of York have developed a novel carbon capture technology called Starbons, which can absorb up to 65% more CO2 than existing methods. The materials are also highly selective and retain their absorption properties even in the presence of water.
Researchers analyzed 76 natural CO2 reservoirs worldwide to identify key criteria for effective storage. They found that sites with specific geological conditions, such as high pressure and density, are suitable for long-term storage.
An international team of scientists has found a way to remove anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere by turning it into rock. The process, known as carbonate mineralisation, can take as little as two years and permanently locks away CO2 in basaltic rocks.
Scientists at the Hellisheidi power plant in Iceland have developed a method to convert CO2 emissions into solid minerals within months, significantly faster than predicted. The process involves mixing CO2 with water and injecting it into volcanic basalt, resulting in the formation of whitish, chalky minerals.
A new study by UNIST researchers has observed structural changes in carbonic anhydrase for the first time. The enzyme catalyzes a reaction converting CO2 and water into protons and bicarbonate ions at a rate of 106 reactions per second, crucial for regulating chemical environments.
Researchers used computer modeling to predict viscosity in CO2 capture materials, allowing for the design of low-viscosity liquids that can efficiently bind carbon dioxide. This could lead to cost savings and improved efficiency in carbon capture technology.
Research suggests that protecting natural forest regrowth in secondary tropical forests can significantly reduce carbon emissions. These young and middle-aged forests have the potential to capture equivalent amounts of carbon as Latin America and the Caribbean between 1993 and 2014. If left alone for 40 years, they could play a substan...
Researchers at TIFR Mumbai have designed functionalized nanomaterials that offer superior CO2 capture capacity and stability compared to conventional materials. The new sorbents feature high amine loading with minimal decrease in surface area, making them suitable for efficient CO2 capture.
Researchers at the University of Bergen have identified PET scanning as an effective tool for improved oil production and CO2 storage. The technology uses radioactive tracers to visualize the flow of liquid or gas in rock samples, increasing the efficiency of CO2 storage and oil production.
Simulating CO2 saturation in rocks could provide a breakthrough in carbon capture and storage by estimating the rocks' potential locations. Researchers at Kyushu University have developed a technique to characterize fluid displacement processes, allowing for more accurate estimation of storage capacity and leakage risk.
Scientists will simulate an emission from a submerged carbon dioxide storage reservoir in the North Sea, using acoustic and chemical sensors to detect released CO2. The goal is to develop innovative technology for detecting and quantifying CO2 emissions in the marine environment.
Researchers found that high CO2 concentrations in the soil change community dynamics, leading to less efficient food web processes. This study provides insights into the environmental risks of subterranean CO2 storage.
An international team led by Dr. Yury Gogotsi and Dr. Patrice Simon has confirmed that carbon films can be integrated into silicon chips for energy storage, enabling the creation of microscale batteries on a chip. This breakthrough opens up possibilities for smaller personal electronic devices and the Internet of Things.
Researchers suggest that large-scale CO2 removal schemes could have significant environmental impacts, including land use changes and financial costs. The proposed methods include growing bioenergy crops, tree plantations, and adding biochar to soil, but their effectiveness at scale remains uncertain.
A University of Miami-led study shows that the North Atlantic absorbed 100% more man-made carbon dioxide over the last decade, impacting ocean life and marine organisms. The findings highlight the importance of reducing fossil fuel emissions to mitigate the effects on the oceans.
A University of Cambridge researcher warns that abandoning carbon capture and storage (CCS) would hinder efforts to reduce carbon emissions. CCS is essential for delivering flexible power and reducing emissions from industrial processes, but funding issues have led to a decline in interest from corporations and governments.
Researchers found that including plants' acclimation to changes in temperature improves climate model accuracy, especially for tropical forests. Adding formulas for acclimation increases carbon exchange simulations by 36%, leading to a better understanding of how regions will respond to warmer temperatures.
A new study from the University of Michigan found that most economic analyses of carbon capture and storage technology for coal-fired power plants severely underestimates its costs and overestimates its energy efficiency. The researchers conclude that renewable energy sources are likely to be cheaper than reducing carbon emissions from...
Scientists at Queen's University Belfast have created a porous liquid with unusual gas-dissolving properties, paving the way for more efficient and greener chemical processes. The breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize carbon capture technologies.
Scientists have created a stable and recyclable material that captures carbon dioxide from the air, even in the presence of water. The material, SGU-29, has micropores with different adsorption sites for CO2 and water, allowing it to efficiently capture both.
A recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that woody vines, known as lianas, dramatically reduce tropical forests' ability to store carbon. By crowding out trees and killing them, lianas lead to reduced tree growth and increased tree death, resulting in a 76% decrease in above-ground biomass.
New research emphasizes the importance of preserving large fish populations to maintain carbon cycling in blue carbon ecosystems. The loss of top predators can have serious environmental consequences, including reduced carbon storage in coastal wetlands.
The special issue marks the 10th year anniversary of IPCC SRCCS and outlines significant progress made in CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS) in the last decade. The reviews suggest that CCS is now a mature technology, ready for large-scale deployment to combat climate change.
Researchers at UNIST developed a simple process to treat waste coffee grounds for methane storage using sodium hydroxide and heating. The process produces a stable carbon capture material with environmental benefits of recycling a waste product.
Researchers have developed a new method to manufacture hybrid glasses using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), enabling industrial-scale carbon capture and storage. The technique allows for the production of 'designer glasses' with applications in advanced photonics.
Researchers have developed a technology to economically convert atmospheric CO2 into highly valued carbon nanofibers, which can be used in products like strong composites and sports equipment. The process uses electrolytic syntheses and is powered by solar energy, with potential to remove large amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have identified a new catalyst that can efficiently capture and convert carbon dioxide into methanol, a liquid fuel. The copper tetramer, consisting of small clusters of four copper atoms, works by binding to carbon dioxide molecules and accelerating chemical reactions.
Scientists have discovered opalescent pools in the Santorini volcano's crater containing high concentrations of carbon dioxide. The pools' unique properties may hold answers to questions about deepsea carbon storage and provide a means of monitoring the volcano for future eruptions.
Three PNNL scientists, David Heldebrant, Dongsheng Li, and Brent VanDevender, have been awarded five-year research grants to reduce carbon emissions, create new materials for energy storage, and measure neutrinos. The grants aim to bolster the nation's scientific workforce by supporting exceptional researchers during their early careers.
Researchers from Poland and the US turn disc fragments into activated carbon with high surface areas, capturing carbon dioxide, hydrogen gas, and benzene. The material could be used for carbon capture applications and separate volatile organic compounds.
Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have discovered that ordinary clay can effectively capture carbon dioxide (CO2), rivaling other materials used for this purpose. The smectite clay's surface is responsible for binding CO2, with ions associated with the surface being the active capturers.
An international team of scientists found that global vegetation has increased by nearly 4 billion tonnes of carbon since 2003, driven by environmental and economic factors. The increase was largely due to tree-planting projects in China and changes in rainfall patterns in regions like Australia and Africa.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a method to convert waste packing peanuts into high-performance carbon electrodes for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The new anodes outperform conventional graphite electrodes and charge faster, making them a promising environmentally friendly solution.
Scientists convert packing peanuts into high-tech carbon microsheets and nanoparticles for use in rechargeable batteries, achieving higher energy storage capacity than existing materials. The new process uses lower temperatures and produces more environmentally friendly materials.
Researchers at Berkeley Lab have discovered a way to improve the cost-effectiveness of CO2 scrubbing using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). By appending diamine molecules, they were able to more than triple the CO2-scrubbing capacity and reduce parasitic energy.
Researchers have developed a new material that can capture carbon dioxide from air more efficiently than current methods, releasing CO2 at lower temperatures. This technology could reduce energy costs by half or more for power plants and potentially be used in submarines to remove CO2 from the sea.
Scientists have developed a more effective carbon capture method that can capture larger quantities of CO2 at much lower temperatures, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This new approach has the potential to make carbon capture less energy-intensive and cost-effective.
Lawrence Livermore scientists have developed a new type of carbon capture media composed of core-shell microcapsules that react with and absorb CO2. The capsules use sodium carbonate, a household ingredient, to capture carbon dioxide from fossil fuel use in power generation and other industries.
A novel class of materials has been developed to remove greenhouse gas from power plant emissions, offering a safer and more energy-efficient process. The microcapsules contain liquid sorbents encased in highly permeable polymer shells, achieving an order-of-magnitude increase in CO2 absorption rates.
Rice University researchers have developed a new carbon capture material that can hold 114% of its weight in carbon dioxide, capturing more than current methods. The material is made from inexpensive asphalt and can be reused multiple times without degrading.