Plant-based hydrogels use sunlight for sustainable carbon capture

Aug 28, 2023 (Nanowerk Spotlight) The escalating climate crisis has intensified the global search for sustainable solutions to counteract the adverse effects of greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon capture and storage (CCS), a method that involves selectively capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, has emerged as a promising strategy. However, traditional methods have their limitations. Historically, the primary method for CCS involved using aqueous amine solutions to absorb CO2 from flue gases. However, this method is energy-intensive and has stability issues with…