Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, have successfully synthesized a new material that efficiently captures carbon in the air. The technology of carbon capture has been gaining more attention as a means to reduce CO2 levels and address climate change issues. However, current carbon capture technologies struggle to effectively capture carbon from multiple sources, such as power plant emissions. Direct air capture (DAC) technology offers hope in reducing atmospheric carbon levels.
Led by Professor Omar Yaghi, the research team at Berkeley developed a synthetic material called COF-999 (Covalent Organic Framework) that can effectively capture carbon. Using 200 grams of COF-999 powder, it can capture 20 kilograms of carbon in one year, equivalent to the carbon absorbed by a single tree.
The creation of COF-999 involves materials science technology, designing molecular structures with internal spaces to trap carbon effectively. Yaghi’s research team has been experimenting with various materials for over 20 years, culminating in the development of COF-999 after overcoming challenges faced with previous materials like MOF-808. This new material offers complete properties for efficient DAC implementation.
TLDR: Researchers at UC Berkeley have developed COF-999, a material that can effectively capture carbon from the air, presenting a promising solution for direct air capture technology.
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