MIT Develops Innovative Solution for Polluters to Reduce Emissions Using Dolomite

Researchers at MIT have developed an electro-chemical technique that can capture and convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide (CO) in a single step, offering a potentially more energy-efficient and economically viable approach to carbon capture. By applying voltage to an electrode in amine solutions used to capture CO2, the CO2 separates and transforms into carbon monoxide, which can be used to create fuels, plastics, and other products. The researchers found that the concentration of CO2 in the solution was the most important factor for efficient carbon monoxide production. This technology could help decarbonize the industry sector and permanently store CO2 emissions.