Research Project

Ocean CO₂ Capture

A Modular, Low-Cost Approach to Climate Action

Small, self-contained electrochemical extraction units that can be attached to existing marine infrastructure or deployed as free-floating devices. Seawater contains 150x the CO₂ concentration of air—making ocean-based extraction significantly more efficient than direct air capture.

Gigaton-Scale Carbon Removal

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Innovative Technology

Novel electrochemical approach using bismuth-silver electrodes that extract CO₂ with minimal energy. Creates a local pH swing that releases CO₂ from seawater while returning alkalinized water to the ocean.

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Cost-Effective

Each unit is designed for modular manufacturing and distributed deployment, reducing the infrastructure burden associated with larger carbon-capture systems.

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Highly Scalable

Modular design allows distributed deployment on vessels, structures, or as independent buoys. With millions of potential deployment points globally, this approach can scale to gigaton-level removal.

Key Advantages

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150x CO₂ Concentration

Seawater holds far more CO₂ than air, making extraction dramatically more efficient

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Self-Contained Power

Each unit generates its own power with solar panels and wave energy harvesting

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Networked Intelligence

Real-time monitoring, optimization, and verification of carbon removal across the fleet

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Flexible Deployment

Attach to boats, buoys, piers, or any marine structure with sunlight access

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Ocean Alkalinization

Returns alkalinized water to combat ocean acidification—a dual benefit

Verifiable Impact

Each unit tracks and reports extraction metrics for transparent carbon accounting

12 Technical Sections

Modular Unit Architecture
Marine Deployment Context
150x vs Air Concentration
Gt Scale Potential

Science & Design

Technology Rationale

Technical Design

CO₂ Scrubber Implementation

Performance Analysis

Economics & Energy

Cost Analysis

Power & Energy Systems

Smart Monitoring

Manufacturing & Assembly

Impact & Future

Deployment Strategies

Environmental Impact

Global Impact Assessment

Development Roadmap

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