Innovative Catalysts Transform CO2 into Valuable Products.
Researchers have developed a new method for carbon capture and storage using a salt called guanidinium sulfate to create clathrates, which mimic the activity of methane hydrate in trapping CO2 molecules. The clathrate structure utilizes low energy, physisorption processes while capturing CO2 without water or nitrogen interference, making it an energy-efficient way to contain the greenhouse gas. The discovery introduces a new way of storing and transporting carbon dioxide as a solid, with tremendous potential for real-life applications.