Cambridge scientists find new way to capture carbon dioxide

Scientists have devised a low-cost, energy-efficient method of capturing carbon dioxide directly from the air, new research suggests.

The capture and storage of CO2 has been used as a way of reducing emissions that contribute to global warming. The charged charcoal sponge required lower temperatures to remove the captured CO2 so it could be stored, making it potentially more energy-efficient than current methods, researchers found.Dr Forse, of the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, said: "The first and most urgent thing we've got to do is reduce carbon emissions worldwide.

"This approach opens a door to making all kinds of materials for different applications, in a way that's simple and energy-efficient," he added.The team from the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry found the charged charcoal sponge could successfully capture CO2 from the air

Education Education Latest News, Education Education Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Imperial College beats Oxford and Cambridge in major university rankings for first time everThe renowned science-based university in London is now ranked number two in the world, while Cambridge slipped from second to fifth place and Oxford remained in third.
Source: DailyMailUK - 🏆 7. / 90 Read more »

A Cambridge University academic's quest to clear Elizabeth Bathory's nameWas the inspiration for the queen in Snow White a serial killer or a saviour to vulnerable girls?
Source: bbcemt - 🏆 120. / 51 Read more »

Cambridge student union officer resigns over 'university's stance on Gaza' after facing backlash for...Harvey Brown, from Bridgnorth, Shropshire, announced his surprise resignation as Welfare and Community Officer on social media pages.
Source: DailyMailUK - 🏆 7. / 90 Read more »

Cambridge student union officer resigns over 'university's stance on Gaza' after facing backlash for...Harvey Brown, from Bridgnorth, Shropshire, announced his surprise resignation as Welfare and Community Officer on social media pages.
Source: DailyMailUK - 🏆 7. / 90 Read more »

Anti-war protest at Cambridge University ahead of graduation ceremoniesDemonstrations are taking place on a lawn outside Senate House.
Source: Glasgow_Times - 🏆 76. / 59 Read more »

Anti-war protest at Cambridge University ahead of graduation ceremoniesDemonstrations are taking place on a lawn outside Senate House.
Source: Observer_Owl - 🏆 18. / 72 Read more »