Perspective on distributed direct air capture: what, why, and how?
Abstract Direct air capture (DAC) is widely considered as a critical negative emission technology to not only mitigate but reverse global climate change. While commercially expanding, its efficiency is limited by energy-intensive sorbent regeneration. Here, we highlight distributed DAC as a compleme...
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| description | Abstract Direct air capture (DAC) is widely considered as a critical negative emission technology to not only mitigate but reverse global climate change. While commercially expanding, its efficiency is limited by energy-intensive sorbent regeneration. Here, we highlight distributed DAC as a complement to centralized systems, analyzing the regeneration energy demands and carbon footprints of various sorbents. A comprehensive evaluation of distributed DAC’s impact is crucial for maximizing its potential. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-653ab3672d5b4034871d4b05511caab52025-08-20T03:53:46ZengNature Portfolionpj Materials Sustainability2948-17752025-05-01311710.1038/s44296-025-00056-wPerspective on distributed direct air capture: what, why, and how?Yuanke Chen0Ronghui Wu1Po-Chun Hsu2Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of ChicagoPritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of ChicagoPritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of ChicagoAbstract Direct air capture (DAC) is widely considered as a critical negative emission technology to not only mitigate but reverse global climate change. While commercially expanding, its efficiency is limited by energy-intensive sorbent regeneration. Here, we highlight distributed DAC as a complement to centralized systems, analyzing the regeneration energy demands and carbon footprints of various sorbents. A comprehensive evaluation of distributed DAC’s impact is crucial for maximizing its potential.https://doi.org/10.1038/s44296-025-00056-w |
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