carbon capture

American  

noun

1. the process of trapping carbon dioxide at its emission source, transporting it to a usually underground storage location, and isolating it there.

   New carbon capture technologies provide an additional weapon against global warming.

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Etymology

Origin of carbon capture

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

In the UK, a number of carbon capture clusters are under development, including Scotland's Acorn Project and the Viking project off Lincolnshire.

From BBC

"This work shows that carbon capture and conversion do not need to be treated as separate steps. By integrating both functions into a single electrode, we demonstrate a simpler pathway for CO2 utilization under realistic gas conditions," explains Wonyong Choi, a corresponding author on the study.

From Science Daily

The greater challenge lies in transforming that captured gas into something useful, a step that is essential if carbon capture technologies are to be widely adopted.

From Science Daily

According to the researchers, this approach offers a promising path toward integrating carbon capture into real industrial applications.

From Science Daily

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said carbon capture and storage was of the "utmost importance to Scotland's climate and economic transition to net zero".

From BBC