Updated On: 14 April, 2022 05:00 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Given the global warming potential of greenhouse gases, scientists are exploring innovative methods of absorbing these gases and converting them to useful substances. New materials that can play a dual role of absorption as well as conversion is the new challenge area for scientists in carbon capture innovation

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A group of Indian scientists have computationally designed a hybrid material which can absorb greenhouse gas methane, converting it to clean hydrogen and also simulated a process of capturing carbon dioxide and converting it to high purity hydrogen.
The scientists from the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad have also designed a facility that can test such materials and help further carbon capture research at the institute, as per their latest research.