KAIST and MIT Develop Energy-Efficient System for Seawater Carbon Mineralization

Researchers from KAIST and MIT have created an electrochemical system that converts dissolved seawater CO2 into stable calcium carbonate minerals. This e-DOC technology reduces energy consumption by up to 54% and operates continuously for over 120 hours, offering a promising method for permanent carbon storage and enhancing the ocean's natural CO2 absorption capacity. This development could significantly advance carbon capture and climate change mitigation efforts.