Overview
Researchers at the Institute of Advanced Materials (INAM) and the Department of Physical Chemistry at the Universitat Jaume I of Castelló, led by Marcileia Zanatta, have developed a new class of absorbents. These absorbents are designed for the capture of carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the air and from other dilute gas streams, followed by its release for either storage or reuse.
Research Context
The research focuses on the challenge of capturing CO₂ from ambient air and other sources where its concentration is low. The developed absorbents aim to provide an efficient method for this process through subsequent release of the captured CO₂.
Approach
The work involved the development of a new class of absorbent materials. The efficacy of these materials in capturing CO₂ directly from the air and other dilute gas streams was investigated.
Findings
- A new class of absorbents was developed.
- These absorbents are capable of efficiently capturing CO₂ directly from the air.
- The absorbents can also capture CO₂ from other dilute gas streams.
- The captured CO₂ can subsequently be released.
Potential Applications
A Spanish patent application has been filed for this invention, which includes the developed salts and capture methods. The researchers are seeking partners for the commercial exploitation of these salts and methods. They are also looking for partners to assist with the industrial scale-up of the process and its validation in real operating environments.