CO₂ Capture
Mining the Atmosphere is driving innovative CO₂ removal technologies, with efficiency at the core of every approach.
Capturing CO₂ from water with novel high-performance electrochemical membranes
Empa's researchers are pioneering a novel electro-dialysis approach to capture CO₂ directly from rivers and lakes using high-performance membranes. By developing 2D polymer-based anion exchange membranes with exceptional selectivity, stability, and scalability, researchers aim to overcome the challenges of low-conductivity water, unlocking a cost-effective pathway for aquatic carbon capture.
Optimizing Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems
Empa experts are developing mass-producible sorption contactors to improve energy efficiency, productivity, and scalability in DAC processes. By aligning material design with advanced process engineering, the project addresses key challenges in DAC – cost, performance, and durability, and delivers a robust platform tailored to optimize industrial-scale CO₂ removal.