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Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026

New Membrane Technology and Modular Systems Emerge

  • Researchers at Tianjin University have developed a novel all-organic mixed-matrix membrane, published in Nature Energy on October 7, offering a more efficient and scalable approach to industrial carbon capture with high separation performance. This innovation addresses challenges in separating CO2 from industrial flue gas.

  • University of Houston researchers engineered a modular carbon capture system, designed to fit within shipping containers, for power plants serving data centers. This is crucial as data centers' U.S. electricity consumption is projected to rise from 4.4% in 2023 to 12% by 2028, highlighting a growing need for scalable emissions control.

The Bottom Line

Recent developments showcase significant technological advancements in carbon capture, from new membrane designs to modular systems for emerging sectors like data centers, alongside the continued build-out of major storage infrastructure.

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