Scientists create novel coin-sized battery that absorbs carbon dioxide during charging. The interesting thing is that it captures CO2 and later releases it in a controlled manner for recycling.
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Work by researchers at the University of Cambridge
The device was created to develop carbon capture technology. Also, looking for a way to obtain sustainable energy. It is a concern related to the protection of the environment.
Every year about 35 million tons of CO2 are released. Even this carbon dioxide has become the most dangerous remnant of industry on the planet. Something that should not happen!
For example, there is now a marker called carbon footprint. It consists of evaluating the amount of this element released in a certain activity. We must try to minimize this footprint in everything we do.
The design of a sustainable supercapacitor
The experiments began with two electrodes charged positively and negatively. Later, the scientists realized that by alternating the current plates they could capture a huge amount of CO2 in a short time.
In this way, a certain amount of energy is generated. Basically, the technology of the batteries was reproduced. However, with some special changes and adjustments, it was capturing CO2 and preventing its release into the environment.
Specialists have said that the technique involves the use of a pressure sensor. In this way, the absorption changes of the gas in an electochemical device are controlled. So far, the results have been very positive.
Perhaps most interestingly, the supercapacitor spontaneously absorbs CO2. It just works and starts absorbing the gas. Instead, it lets flow nitrogen and oxygen that influence climate change.
It is expected to improve this technology in the coming years. If all goes well, we will have a way to store energy and at the same time sequester carbon. Something that is good for the environment
Research funded by a UK grant
This is the Dr. Forse Future Leaders Scholarship, which has great interest in projects that safeguard the environment. It is expected that there will be new financing, which will allow progress in this work.
On the other hand, the fight against climate change must focus on technology. It is not viable to close our industries. What we must do is change their production methods for more sustainable schemes.
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