Groundbreaking research by Abu Dhabi scientists on a carbon material called graphene could lead to new ways of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Removing CO2 rather than simply reducing emissions, is seen by many as essential given that the world is failing to meet climate goals aimed at limiting the effects of global warming.
The properties of graphene, a material extracted from graphite, could provide a breakthrough as research has uncovered a technique that changes it from being a conductor of electricity to an insulator, which opens up new uses.
The technology could potentially be applied to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and, without using expensive catalysts, turn it into something useful.
The new study results from a 2022 agreement between Khalifa University and the University of Manchester to work on graphene research, collaborating in fields such as water filtration and desalination, energy storage and construction.
Khalifa University inaugurated the Research and Innovation Centre for Graphene and 2D Materials.
Khalifa University and the University of Manchester are set to continue working together on graphene and other 2D materials.
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