Activated charcoal: University of Cambridge researchers unveil new CO2 removal method

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Method similar to charging a battery used to convert activated charcoal to act as 'sponge' for CO2 from air

Researchers from the University of Cambridge claim they have developed a low-cost, energy-efficient method for making materials that can capture carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the air using activated...

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