Berkeley Scientists Create Powder to Capture Carbon from Air

A yellow looking powder that resembles that of turmeric may be a key player in offsetting carbon emissions. Researchers at UC Berkeley have developed a new material, COF-999, that can capture carbon dioxide directly from the air. This bright yellow powder, which resembles turmeric, is highly efficient at removing CO2, even from ambient air, and could revolutionize carbon capture technologies. It can absorb up to 20 kilograms of carbon annually for every 200 grams of material used.

COF-999 is made from a covalent organic framework, designed to be more stable and durable than previous carbon capture materials. The breakthrough could lead to more scalable and effective solutions for reducing atmospheric carbon levels.

Researchers are now exploring additional applications of this advancement to optimize future carbon-capture materials, hoping this discovery will play a significant role in combating climate change. This innovation offers new hope for addressing the climate crisis by enhancing existing carbon capture systems and potentially reversing CO2 levels in the atmosphere.