Georgia Tech Researchers Revolutionize Direct Air Capture With Wind-Powered Carbon Fiber Tubes

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Georgia Tech researchers have developed a simplified approach to direct air capture (DAC) systems.

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The method utilizes ambient wind flow to draw air across sorbent-coated carbon fibers, eliminating the need for loud fans.

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The carbon fibers can quickly release captured CO2 with minimal heat loss, improving efficiency.

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The team's DAC system could produce carbon dioxide with sufficient purity for underground sequestration.

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The upfront costs of their system are significantly lower compared to typical DAC systems.

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The projected cost of capturing CO2 with their system is $150 to $200 per ton.

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This technology could help mitigate the climate crisis by making the air cleaner.

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The carbon fiber tubes are quiet, efficient, and don't require noisy fans to operate.

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