Choi et al. (2023): Electrochemical direct CO2 capture technology using redox-active organic molecules to achieve carbon-neutrality

Gwan Hyun Choi, Hyun Jun Song, Seolhwa Lee, Jeong Yoon Kim, Myoung-Woon Moon, Pil J. Yoo IN: Nano Energy 112, 108512, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2023.108512

An alternative approach is electrochemical direct carbon capture (EDCC), which allows for the capture of CO₂ from diluted sources such as direct air capture (DAC) or direct ocean capture (DOC), ultimately resulting in net-zero carbon emissions. In this review, the authors discuss recent advancements in EDCC technology and their potential for future applications, especially using organic active materials. They provide an overview of the fundamentals of EDCC and practical strategies for demonstrating an EDCC system, including molecular design, electrolyte selection, and device configuration. The authors also delve into design strategies for potential redox-active organic sorbents, with a particular emphasis on understanding currently utilized material candidates from other electrochemical applications and density functional theory (DFT) calculation-guided material selection in the design principle of EDCC.

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