MIT researchers have identified a new electrochemical approach to carbon capture using N-heterocyclic imine-based sorbents. The technology could reduce the energy demands of carbon capture systems while improving scalability and flexibility, offering a potential pathway toward more efficient carbon dioxide removal and utilization.
A new Carbon Direct report found that lengthy power grid interconnection delays in PJM and ERCOT could slow data center growth as electricity demand surges. The analysis showed most queued energy projects may never become operational, while approval timelines far exceed federal targets.
Aarhus University researchers have developed a method to convert discarded nitrile rubber gloves into a reusable material that captures carbon dioxide from flue gas, offering a potential solution for both waste management and industrial emissions.
A new Nature Sustainability study from UConn researcher Mojtaba Fakhraee argues that restoring blue carbon ecosystems alongside coral reefs can improve carbon sequestration, boost reef recovery and strengthen coastal resilience. The study proposes a framework for pairing the ecosystems and suggests carbon‑credit funding could help scale restoration projects amid declining federal support.
Mercer Peace River Pulp and Svante have begun operating a CO₂ capture demonstration unit at a pulp mill in northern Alberta to evaluate solid sorbent carbon capture technology on biogenic emissions. The six-month pilot is intended to inform future engineering decisions and potential commercial-scale deployment in the pulp and paper industry.
Avnos has secured up to $17 million in project financing from Shell US Gas and Power, LLC and Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas) to build its flagship HDAC™ facility, Project Cedar. The facility, coming online by the end of 2026, uses a water-positive, hybrid direct air capture design that eliminates external heat and water needs.
Saipem has initiated the fourth and final testing phase of its pilot CO₂-capture plant at a cement facility in Poland using its enzyme-based “CO₂ Solutions” technology, part of the ACCSESS project.
KBC has released version 7.6 of its Multiflash® software, offering enhanced modeling capabilities for CO₂-rich systems and complex fluids, aimed at supporting CCS and decarbonization efforts in upstream and process industries
The Ole Miss AIChE team has built a 1-cubic-foot device this fall that is designed to capture carbon dioxide from the air. Their concept made it through an initial round of judging in the spring, and they plan to take it to the ChemECube competition, set for Nov. 2-3 at the annual AIChE student conference in Boston.
Carbon Direct, a global leader in science-driven carbon management, in collaboration with JPMorganChase, unveiled a new white paper: Optimizing for Biodiversity with Nature-Based Projects in the Voluntary Carbon Market: Principles for Pursuing Dual Outcomes. This guide offers organizations a data-driven blueprint for identifying and designing nature-based voluntary carbon market (VCM) projects that deliver both carbon and biodiversity outcomes.
Chemists at the University of Copenhagen have developed a method to transform PET plastic waste into a powerful new material for CO₂ capture. The material, called BAETA, can absorb carbon emissions efficiently and be regenerated for reuse, offering a scalable, low-energy alternative to existing capture technologies.
A University of Houston team led by Professor Mim Rahimi has developed a membraneless electrochemical amine regeneration process that achieves over 90% CO₂ removal at roughly $70 per ton, significantly reducing both costs and energy use.
An industry consortium comprised of leading steelmaker sare undertaking a pre-feasibility study to assess the development of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) hubs across Asia. The CCUS Hub study is the first independent industry-led study of its kind in Asia and will examine the technical and commercial pathways to utilising CCUS in hard-to-abate industries across Asia.
The Global Carbon Management Foundation, in partnership with the Global CCS Institute, has launched the Global Carbon Management Academy. Backed by the Carbon Management Challenge and leading institutional partners, the Academy aims to educate, train, and build knowledge to scale up carbon management globally.
Rice University researchers have developed an electrochemical reactor that has the potential to drastically reduce energy consumption for direct air capture (DAC), the removal of carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere.
Utah State University’s Bingham Research Center has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for a $480,000 project. The grant is part of a larger project called the Uinta-Piceance Basin Carbon Management and Community Engagement Partnership, which is led by the University of Utah.
British Steel is focused on transforming the manufacture of steel into a clean, green and sustainable business by embracing electric arc furnace technology. To support this, and the development of the required technology, a mobile carbon capture pilot plant has been installed at British Steel’s Central Power Station in Scunthorpe.
A new type of absorbing material developed by chemists at the University of California, Berkeley, could help get the world to negative emissions. The porous material — a covalent organic framework — captures CO2 from ambient air without degradation by water or other contaminants, one of the limitations of existing direct air capture (DAC) technologies.
Outside the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL's) Research Support Facility and its Café, there are two curious brick pavers unlike the others nearby. These pavers signify the quest of lead researcher Paul Meyer and team, including Julia Sullivan, Kyle Foster, Bob Allen, Jingying Hu, and Heather Goetsch, to unearth a carbon-negative alternative to traditional concrete.
A team of scientists from Heriot-Watt University is behind a pioneering platform named PrISMa (Process-Informed design of tailor-made Sorbent Materials) which uses advanced simulations and machine learning to find the most cost-effective and sustainable material-capture process combinations prior to implementation.
In new research published in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, the team developed a technique for ultrafast formation of carbon dioxide hydrates. These unique ice-like materials can bury carbon dioxide in the ocean, preventing it from being released into the atmosphere.
A newly designed catalyst created by U of T Engineering researchers efficiently converts captured carbon into valuable products — even in the presence of a contaminant that degrades the performance of current versions.
Researchers have developed a low-cost, energy-efficient method for making materials that can capture carbon dioxide directly from the air.
NETL’s one-of-a-kind Direct Air Capture Center has commenced material-scale operations and is eager to expand partnerships with innovators that are interested in commercializing DAC technology, helping to meet the Administration’s goals of addressing legacy CO2 emissions and achieving a net-zero emissions future by 2050.
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a novel technique that significantly advances the conversion of waste carbon dioxide (CO2) into value-added chemicals and fuels.
Northwestern University will lead the newest Midwestern hub, uniting prominent partners from research and industry. The Department of Energy (DOE) is supporting early-stage project development of these Regional Direct Air Capture Hubs. The Northwestern-led hub will test the feasibility of using nuclear energy as a more energy-efficient way to capture carbon dioxide.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) aims to facilitate the development of this direct air capture that the International Energy Agency says will be a “key technology” for combating global warming.
ExxonMobil, NTU, and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have established the ExxonMobil-NTU-A*STAR Corporate Lab to develop solutions that would help lower carbon emissions, contribute to resource efficiency, and help build a more sustainable future.
On 11 April, the Research Council of Norway announced an investment of 180 MNOK in a new research centre on carbon capture, transport and storage (CCS) in Norway. gigaCCS is a Centre for Environment-Friendly Energy Research (FME) that will advance Norway’s expertise in CCS, as well as support the global implementation of CCS at a gigatonne scale.
CGG has announced the release of a Southeast Asia Carbon Storage Study to support and accelerate the screening process for all players in the region’s fast-growing CCUS market.
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