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Revolutionary Clay Technique Captures Carbon Dioxide Effectively

6/11/2025

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Researchers at Purdue University and Sandia National Laboratories have unveiled an innovative technique that harnesses clay, a widely available nanomaterial, to effectively capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This groundbreaking discovery, recognized with a 2024 R&D 100 Award and currently under patent application, offers a promising solution in the fight against climate change, as detailed in The Journal of Physical Chemistry C.

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Researchers at Purdue University and Sandia National Laboratories have unveiled an innovative technique that harnesses clay, a widely available nanomaterial, to effectively capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This groundbreaking discovery, recognized with a 2024 R&D 100 Award and currently under patent application, offers a promising solution in the fight against climate change, as detailed in The Journal of Physical Chemistry C.