carbon capture

noun

1. the process of trapping carbon dioxide at its emission source, transporting it to a usually underground storage location, and isolating it there:

   New carbon capture technologies provide an additional weapon against global warming.

Word History and Origins

Origin of carbon capture¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Typical carbon capture systems aimed at reducing its presence in the atmosphere work to lower carbon dioxide emissions by isolating CO2 from other gases and converting it to useful products.

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"We need to focus on spending the lowest energy possible for carbon capture and conversion," said Neves-Garcia.

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Although many carbon capture methods are still in their early stages, with researchers from an array of fields working to improve them, the field is a promising one, said Neves-Garcia.

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Moving forward, the team expects to keep exploring other chemical clean energy alternatives to help inspire the creation of a variety of sustainable carbon capture routes.

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Most importantly, streamlining the carbon capture process helps reframe what scientists know about the carbon cycle, and is a vital step to setting up more complex strategies for faster and more efficient climate mitigation technologies.

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