Scientists Develop Breakthrough Material for Carbon Capture, Could Reverse Rising CO2 Levels [View all]

Researchers at UC Berkeley have developed an innovative material, COF-999, that can efficiently remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air, offering a potential breakthrough in carbon capture technology. This new material is stable, reusable, and can remove CO2 at room temperature, making it a promising tool in the fight against climate change.

Published on October 23, 2024 14:17
By Lydia Amazouz



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Scientists at UC Berkeley have developed a groundbreaking material that promises to significantly advance carbon capture technologies.

This material, known as covalent organic framework-999 (COF-999), has the ability to efficiently remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from ambient air, a critical step in addressing rising CO2 levels linked to climate change. Unlike existing technologies, which are most effective in environments with high CO2 concentrations, COF-999 works in everyday atmospheric conditions. This new development could be a major breakthrough in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

How COF-999 Captures CO2 Directly from the Air
The innovation behind COF-999 lies in its unique porous structure and its capacity to adsorb CO2 at room temperature. The material consists of hexagonal channels that are decorated with amines, which interact with CO2 molecules as air passes through. This interaction traps the carbon dioxide on the material’s surface, making it highly efficient at capturing CO2 without needing the extreme heat or pressure typically required by other carbon capture systems.

Professor Omar Yaghi, a key figure in the development of COF-999, highlighted the material’s potential, saying, “We took a powder of this material, put it in a tube, and we passed Berkeley air—just outdoor air—into the material to see how it would perform, and it was beautiful. It cleaned the air entirely of CO2.” He added, “I am excited about it because there’s nothing like it out there in terms of performance. It breaks new ground in our efforts to address the climate problem.”

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