Operational Unit
Carbon Sequestration & Atmospheric Scrubbing R&D Team
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
Unit Mandate
Mission & Operational Scope
Develops chemical and materials-based carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies, from direct air capture sorbents to enhanced weathering approaches, supporting the Foundation's climate mitigation mandate.
Doctrine
DOE Carbon Capture Program Standards · IPCC Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage Guidelines
Core Capabilities
Operational Capabilities
Direct air capture sorbent development and regeneration optimization
Carbon mineralization and enhanced weathering chemistry
CO2 utilization chemistry for value-added product synthesis
Geological storage site geochemical assessment
Techno-economic analysis of carbon capture systems
Life cycle assessment for carbon removal technologies
Division III
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering