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Researchers at Oregon State University have made a significant advancement in carbon capture technology by developing new titanium molecules that react with air to remove carbon dioxide. This discovery is particularly noteworthy as carbon dioxide is a major contributor to rising global and ocean temperatures.
The United Nations recognizes carbon capture as a key technology for decarbonizing the energy sector in the long term, despite concerns that it might enable polluters to continue emitting greenhouse gases. Current methods of capturing carbon at points of entry, such as power plants, are energy-intensive and costly. The new titanium-based approach could transform efforts to capture carbon already present in the atmosphere.
Karlie Bach, a graduate student involved in the study, explained that titanium is 100 times cheaper and more abundant than previously used materials like vanadium. "The metal is found combined in practically all rocks, sand, clay, and other soils," she noted.
While carbon capture technologies remain contentious, the latest developments signal progress in the fight against climate change as more companies, including Microsoft, are investing in carbon capture initiatives.