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New Carbon Capture Compound Promises Low-Cost Efficiency

12/30/2025

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Researchers at the University of Helsinki developed a new compound that captures carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air efficiently and at low energy costs.
Invented by Iranian scientist Zahra Eshaghi Gorji, the compound absorbs 156 milligrams of CO2 per gram and releases it at just 70 °C, outperforming existing technologies.
The compound retains 75% of its capacity after 50 cycles, and future research will focus on scaling the technology for industrial use by converting it into a solid form.

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Researchers at the University of Helsinki developed a new compound that captures carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air efficiently and at low energy costs.
Invented by Iranian scientist Zahra Eshaghi Gorji, the compound absorbs 156 milligrams of CO2 per gram and releases it at just 70 °C, outperforming existing technologies.
The compound retains 75% of its capacity after 50 cycles, and future research will focus on scaling the technology for industrial use by converting it into a solid form.