Extreme cold liquefies CO2, boosting greenhouse gas capture by 50% and revolutionizing carbon sequestration.
The goal is to collect carbon dioxide from the air by turning it into liquid at very low temperatures. This process involves using large refrigeration equipment in extremely cold areas like the Arctic to cool down the air to around minus 60 degrees, which turns the carbon dioxide into liquid form. By pressurizing the air, the liquefaction process can be sped up. The liquid carbon dioxide can then be used for making things like polycarbonate, beverages, and greenhouse fertilizers, which can increase production by at least 50%. This method only works in very cold areas where the gas pressure helps move the carbon dioxide to the collection site.