Carbon capture takes sponge-like form with new cost-effective method - EurekAlert

An international team of scientists is using porous, sponge-like materials that can trap carbon dioxide in their cavities while allowing other gases such as nitrogen to pass through. The materials are made from sugar and low-cost alkali metal salts, so they w…

ITHACA, N.Y. – An international team of scientists is using porous, sponge-like materials that can trap carbon dioxide in their cavities while allowing other gases such as nitrogen to pass through. … [+2843 chars]

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