Newcastle University researchers have invented a revolutionary humidity-driven membrane that uses ambient energy to efficiently remove carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air. This innovative method addresses the essential difficulty of direct air capture (DAC), which has been named one of the “Seven Chemical Separations to Change the World.” The novel [...]
A novel discovery in concrete manufacture by the University of Northwestern’s team of engineers provides dual benefits, absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the environment while maintaining if not increasing, concrete strength. This new technique, which employs a carbonated water-based solution throughout manufacture, has the potential to greatly impact worldwide efforts to mitigate climate [...]
The current spike in food costs isn’t just terrible news for grocery store shoppers; it also has important ramifications for the sugars used in biomanufacturing. Biomanufacturing, encompassing the production of food, plastics, and other commodity chemicals, is primarily reliant on sugar. Biomanufacturing has turned out to be less environmentally friendly [...]
Ships emit a considerable amount of carbon dioxide (CO2), accounting for around 3% of total human-caused CO2 emissions. With few alternatives for reducing their carbon impact, a unique technology suggests that ships could absorb CO2 emissions via a naturally occurring chemical reaction. This process includes bubbling exhaust through saltwater and limestone, converting CO2 to stable [...]
The world is waking up to a surprising and previously underestimated source of carbon emissions: bottom trawling. This fishing method, involving the dragging of heavy nets across the ocean floor, has been revealed as a significant contributor to atmospheric carbon pollution. In this article, we’ll delve into the findings of [...]
