Carbon Technology Engineering
Technical reference for carbon capture, advanced materials, and environmental monitoring systems.
Carbon Capture Systems
Direct Air Capture
Solid sorbent and liquid solvent systems that extract CO2 directly from ambient air. Energy input: 6-10 GJ per tonne CO2. Current cost: $250-600/tonne.
DAC-S / DAC-LPost-Combustion Capture
Amine-based scrubbing of flue gases from power plants and industrial facilities. Capture rate: 85-95%. Energy penalty: 25-40% of plant output.
PCCMineralization
Accelerated weathering of silicate minerals to permanently bind CO2 as carbonate rock. Permanence: 10,000+ years. In-situ injection into basalt formations.
CarbFixAdvanced Carbon Materials
| Material | Structure | Strength (GPa) | Conductivity | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphene | 2D hexagonal | 130 | 108 S/m | Electronics, membranes |
| CNT (SWCNT) | Rolled graphene | 100-150 | Variable | Composites, sensors |
| Diamond (CVD) | FCC cubic | ~90 | Insulator | Cutting, thermal |
| Carbon Fiber | Turbostratic | 3-7 | 104 S/m | Aerospace, automotive |
| Fullerene C60 | Truncated icosahedron | N/A | Semiconductor | Photovoltaics, drug delivery |
Monitoring Systems
421.5
Atmospheric CO2 (ppm)
2.1
Mt CO2 captured (2026)
40.3
Gt CO2 emitted (annual)
Technical Specifications
Carbon Atomic Number
6
Atomic Mass
12.011 u
Electron Configuration
1s2 2s2 2p2
Known Allotropes
Diamond, Graphite, Graphene, Fullerene, CNT, Amorphous
Melting Point
3,550 °C (sublimation)