Researchers have developed a groundbreaking technology using microorganisms to transform industrial CO2 emissions into useful products like fuels and chemicals. This method, distinct from traditional carbon capture, allows direct utilization of captured carbon, offering a more efficient and cost-
  • Olcoot@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    15 days ago

    Overall I’m happy with this kind of research. However, the point I missed on the first read was acknowledging that it doesn’t come for free. They have to heat the first column which takes energy, and they need to provide hydrogen, which also takes energy. Still though, if development of this method will allow efficient removal of carbon from the atmosphere, great.

    • j4yt33@feddit.orgEnglish
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      14 days ago

      Both steps could be fuelled using renewable energy sources, I hope this will become a standard soon. I don’t really understand why hydrogen production is being done using fossil fuels tbh. Doesn’t make a lot of sense to me, other than it probably being cheaper at the moment