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Boosting the efficiency of CO2 capture and conversion systems - MIT

Researchers at MIT have developed a method that could significantly boost the performance of systems that use catalytic surfaces to enhance the rates of carbon-sequestering electrochemical reactions.

A stream of gas containing carbon dioxide passes through water to deliver carbon dioxide for the electrochemical reaction.

The new design ensures that the carbon dioxide stream stays concentrated in the water right next to the catalyst surface. 


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Sustainability domain

  • Waste management
  • Pollution control

Type of innovation

  • Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholder type

  • University researcher

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Relevant for

  • Electrochemical engineer
  • Production or process engineer

Innovation sector

  • Chemistry & chemical engineering
  • Environmental sciences
  • Renewable energy sciences