This new material could make carbon capture dramatically cheaper by cutting the energy needed to run it

Chiba University researchers developed nitrogen-doped carbon adsorbents with precisely controlled nitrogen placement for CO2 capture.

One version, with adjacent amine groups, released most captured CO2 below 60°C while also improving adsorption performance.

The low-temperature desorption could cut regeneration energy needs and make industrial waste heat usable.

The approach may lower operating costs and help scale carbon capture beyond conventional amine scrubbing systems.