Carbon Looper:
a carbon dioxide capturing cellulosic material
A cellulosic yarn, functionalised by amine containing molecules,
has been developed to capture CO2 from the surrounding air.
According to the latest estimates, global temperature is on track to rise by 2.5°C to
4.5°C by 2100…
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Carbon Dioxide Capturing
Cellulosic Yarns
is made by TEMPO mediated oxidation of cellulose,
followed by the amine functionalisation via grafting reaction
Demo of CO2 captured by Carbon Looper
What makes it so fascinating?
Generate No
Toxic Reagents
Consume
Little Energy
Require No
Special Equipment
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Silver Medal in Special Edition
2021 Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days
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