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UCLA Scientists Develop CO2-Trapping “Genes”
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Greenhouse gases are a big issue, especially when it comes to carbon dioxide. How do we deal with them? How do we lessen or eliminate them?
Well, check this out: UCLA scientists developed a synthetic crystal, or “gene”, capable of trapping gasses. In particular, these crystals can be used to trap CO2 emissions.
According to a statement made by chemistry and biochemistry professor, Omar M. Yaghi :
“We created three-dimensional, synthetic DNA-like crystals. We have taken organic and inorganic units and combined them into a synthetic crystal, which codes information in a DNA-like manner. It is by no means as sophisticated as DNA, but it is certainly new in chemistry and materials science.”
Scientists involved with the project hope it may lead to cleaner energy technologies for dealing with factory, vehicle, and other such greenhouse gas emitters. I would not be surprised if this happened. Why? Well, apparently these newly developed crystals have a 400% higher performance rate in CO2 capture than other similar technologies. That certainly is a big improvement and important step in the whole “emission targets” issue.
For more information, check out this UCLA statement, or you can view their research, detailed in the journal Science.
By Heidi Marshall
Tags: carbon dioxide, CO2 emissions, greenhouse gases, science, synthetic crystals, synthetic genes capable of trapping emissions, UCLA
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