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Scientists in Switzerland have developed a photosynthetic, living material containing blue-green algae that can absorb CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stable mineral forms, potentially serving as a sustainable building material to combat climate change.
Scientists in Switzerland have developed a 3D-printed, photosynthetic 'living' material containing blue-green algae that can convert CO2 into oxygen, sugars, and solid minerals like limestone, potentially serving as a sustainable building material that helps fight climate change by sequestering carbon directly from the atmosphere.
Start-up Graphyte, incubated by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, claims to have developed a simple and cost-effective method for removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. The company uses plant waste, such as wood chips and rice hulls, to create carbon-laden blocks that can be buried underground for hundreds of years. This approach could store a ton of CO2 for around $100, a significant milestone in affordable carbon removal. While other methods like direct air capture are more complex and expensive, Graphyte's plant-based approach offers a simpler and potentially more scalable solution to combat climate change.