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MIT's New Carbon Capture Method Cuts Costs, Boosts Efficiency

5/22/2025

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MIT researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking carbon capture method that utilizes nanoscale filtering membranes, boosting CO2 capture and release efficiency by six times while slashing costs by 20%. By effectively separating hydroxide and carbonate ions, this innovative system could reduce capture expenses to $450 per ton, paving the way for commercial viability in the fight against climate change.

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MIT researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking carbon capture method that utilizes nanoscale filtering membranes, boosting CO2 capture and release efficiency by six times while slashing costs by 20%. By effectively separating hydroxide and carbonate ions, this innovative system could reduce capture expenses to $450 per ton, paving the way for commercial viability in the fight against climate change.