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As debate over carbon removal swirls, America steps up funding
The Green Blueprint
The Importance of Engineered Solutions for Carbon Removal
Engineered solutions for carbon removal, especially Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies, play a crucial role in achieving net zero targets due to their capacity to remove carbon dioxide swiftly and at scale. While natural carbon removal methods, like tree planting, are essential, they are limited by the extensive land and time requirements needed to sequester carbon effectively. In comparison, DAC units occupy less space and consume less energy while offering significantly faster CO2 removal rates. The DAC process involves capturing air that interacts with a contactor, a material where carbon dioxide adheres. This captured CO2 is then extracted through a regeneration process that often uses heat, demanding considerable energy. The current popular mediums for DAC include solid sorbents and liquid solvent technologies, indicating a shift towards more effective and efficient methods for addressing climate change through engineered solutions.
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