Direct air carbon capture technology

Overview

Direct air carbon capture technology based on Moisture-Swing Carbon Capture Materials (MSCCM). The MSCCM material can directly regulate the CO2 binding ability of the material interface by changing the water vapor partial pressure in the environment under nano-constraint conditions to achieve the adsorption of CO2 gas.

Technical name of innovation

Direct air carbon capture technology based on Moisture-Swing Carbon Capture Materials (MSCCM)

Commercialisation opportunities

technology licensing agreement

Problem addressed

Climate change poses a serious threat to the global environment and human society. It is caused by the accumulation of greenhouse gases such as CO2 in the atmosphere, which leads to the increase of global temperature and the occurrence of extreme weather events.

Innovation

Direct air carbon capture technology based on Moisture-Swing Carbon Capture Materials (MSCCM).

Key impact

Regulate the CO2 binding ability of the material interface by changing the water vapor partial pressure in the environment under nano-constraint conditions to achieve the adsorption of CO2.
When in a dry environment, MSCCM materials have a high affinity for CO2 and can bind CO2 from the air; when the humidity increases, CO2 is released, and the wet material is regenerated after drying.

Award

Bluetech Carbon Neutrality Pioneer Award
TOP 10 of 2022 Zhongguancun International Frontier Science and Technology Innovation Competition in carbon neutrality
TOP30 of Tencent CarbonX Program

Application

Capture and storage of CO2
Climate-neutral feedstock

Lingnan University

Lingnan University, a venerable institution in Hong Kong's academic landscape, has a rich heritage that dates back to its founding in Guangzhou in 1888. Known in its earlier years as Lingnan Xuexiao and subsequently as Lingnan University, the institution flourished in the field of higher education until 1952. It was reborn in Hong Kong in 1967 and has since aspired to evolve into a distinguished research-focused liberal arts university for the digital age. Lingnan is committed to excellence in teaching, learning, research, and fostering community ties, aiming for international acclaim.

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