EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 2 MIN
Protein Beads Capture CO2 from Air
from Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Scientists have invented a revolutionary carbon capture method using food waste—leftover dairy and tofu proteins turned into sponge-like beads that soak up CO2 better than existing tech. What’s even cooler? They release the carbon with just a splash of acid and base at room temperature, no crazy energy bills needed. These biodegradable beads can be reused, making them a circular, eco-friendly solution. Lab tests show one gram captures 97 milligrams of CO2, and while scaling up is next, researchers believe this could slash costs and become a game-changer for pulling billions of tons of CO2 from the air. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/63424803874c4400
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