The article discusses the current challenges and advancements in carbon capture technology as carbon emissions continue to rise globally. With only 40 facilities capturing CO2 effectively, a startup called Mitico proposes a novel solution using modified potassium carbonate pebbles that can capture over 95% of CO2 emissions. This method addresses previous limitations of potassium carbonate, offering a reusable material that does not degrade after one use. If successful, Mitico's technology could enable profitable carbon capture, especially with federal tax credits supporting the initiative.
"The chemistry that we're using - the carbonation and decarbonation reaction - that's what I call prehistorical chemistry. It was there before us, and it will be there after us."
"It turns into mush after you use it, which sucks if you want to keep reusing your material over and over as a sponge."
"Mitico's approach, at commercial scale, should be able to capture a metric ton of carbon for much less than $85, Cid said."
"Once the material is saturated, it's heated to release the CO2, which can then be stored or used to make plastics or e-fuels."
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