Plastic waste turned into CO2 capture material
Scientists turn plastic waste into CO2-capturing material.
Why it matters
- Addresses plastic pollution and climate change simultaneously.
- Uses PET plastic, a major environmental pollutant.
By the numbers
- PET plastic is over 60% carbon by weight.
- Material called BAETA can capture CO2 efficiently.
The big picture
- Process is gentle and scalable for industrial use.
- Material is reusable by heating to release CO2.
What they're saying
- Commenters question efficiency compared to other methods.
- Hope for real-world implementation.
Caveats
- Main challenge is securing investment for scaling up.
- Need to persuade decision-makers to invest.
What’s next
- Researchers aim to scale up production to tonnes.
- Plan to make the invention financially sustainable.