Breakthrough in Carbon Capture
chemists have developed a cost-effective process to rapidly remove CO2 from the atmosphere using common minerals, potentially revolutionizing carbon capture technology.
The new method transforms slow-weathering silicates into reactive minerals that quickly sequester carbon, significantly speeding up the natural weathering process that can take centuries.
Scaling and Energy Efficiency
This innovative approach requires less than half the energy of leading direct air capture technologies, offering a competitive advantage in both efficiency and cost.
Inspired by cement production, the process utilizes conventional kilns to produce reactive materials that can be spread over large areas, leveraging the Earth's abundant silicate minerals for large-scale carbon removal.