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Revolutionary CO2 Capture Material Converts Plastic Waste

9/7/2025

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Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have created BAETA, a CO2 capture material from PET plastic waste.
This method tackles plastic pollution and climate change by converting waste into a resource that reduces greenhouse gases.
BAETA efficiently absorbs CO2 at ambient temperatures, matching existing carbon capture technologies.
Designed for industrial use, it cleanses CO2 from plant exhaust.
The team plans to scale production and seek investments, focusing on low-quality PET unsuitable for recycling.

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Story summary

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have created BAETA, a CO2 capture material from PET plastic waste.
This method tackles plastic pollution and climate change by converting waste into a resource that reduces greenhouse gases.
BAETA efficiently absorbs CO2 at ambient temperatures, matching existing carbon capture technologies.
Designed for industrial use, it cleanses CO2 from plant exhaust.
The team plans to scale production and seek investments, focusing on low-quality PET unsuitable for recycling.