A new, biomass-based material developed by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers can be used to repeatedly capture and release carbon dioxide.
A new, biomass-based material developed by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers can be used to repeatedly capture and release carbon dioxide.
The material is primarily made from lignin, an organic molecule that is a main component of wood and other plants, and it can take up carbon dioxide (CO2) from concentrated sources or directly from the air. The research was published by Advanced Materials.
“The beauty of this work is the ability to precisely control the capture and release of CO2 without high pressure or extreme temperatures,” said study co-author Hoyong Chung, an associate professor in the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. “Our testing showed that this material’s structure stayed the same even after being used multiple times, making this a promising tool for mitigating carbon emissions.”
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Hoyong Chung, an associate professor in the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, and postdoctoral researcher Arijit Ghorai developed a new, biomass-based material that can be used to repeatedly capture and release carbon dioxide. (Photo Credit: Scott Holstein/FAMU-FSU College of Engineering)
