Cai et al. (2026): Recent advances in polymeric materials for direct carbon dioxide capture from ambient air
Junxian Cai, Bo Song, Anjun Qin and Ben Zhong Tang, IN: Journal of Materials Chemistry A, https://doi.org/10.1039/D5TA08358C
The continuous rise in the atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentration has led to increasingly severe climate problems. Direct air capture (DAC) technology is regarded as a promising “negative emission” approach, which has been attracting considerable attention in recent years. The design of DAC materials that combine high efficiency, long-term stability, and economic feasibility has become a major challenge. This review highlights the recent advances in the synthesis and CO₂ capture performance of polymer-based DAC systems, with particular emphasis on functional polymers, polymer composites, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs).