Light capture of greenhouse gases

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Summary of the article: https://www.techexplorist.com/using-...e-gases/79710/

Problem:
Current photoacids used for CO2 capture are unstable and poorly soluble in water, limiting their effectiveness.

Solution:
Scientists developed a method to dramatically increase photoacid stability and solubility by:
Using a light-responsive system to control pH and conversion between CO2 and carbonates in solution.

Replacing water with a water-organic solvent mixture for optimal stability and pH switching.

Benefits:

Energy efficient:

No heating/cooling needed for CO2 release, unlike filter methods.

Fast:

Rapid pH switching for faster capture and release cycles.

Scalable:

Potential for large-scale implementation due to simple design and readily available materials.

Future implications:

This new technology could be a game-changer for CO2 capture and
contribute to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Further research needed to optimize the process and scale it up for real-world applications.

Key points:
Photoacids capture CO2 by making a solution acidic, converting CO2 into carbonates.

Light exposure reverses the process, releasing CO2 as bubbles.

New solvent mixture dramatically improves photoacid stability and pH switching speed.

This method offers a potentially energy-efficient and rapid approach to CO2 capture.

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