Researchers at Aarhus University have developed a method to upcycle discarded polystyrene into a material for carbon capture systems. The process transforms polystyrene waste into a structural component that can hold amine groups, which are effective at capturing CO2. This innovation could help address both plastic pollution and carbon emissions simultaneously.
Background
Carbon capture technology using amine-based materials is a growing field for reducing atmospheric CO2, while polystyrene waste remains a major environmental challenge due to low recycling rates globally.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Jun 9, 2026 at 02:50 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10