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DIRECT AIR CAPTURE [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Anti-pollution Measures
DEF

[A] chemical process by which a pure CO2 stream is produced by capturing CO2 from the ambient air.

CONT

Natural gas ... will have declining demand if not used to produce hydrogen, as any combustion related emissions in a net-zero energy system would need to be offset, for example through direct air capture.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie chimique
  • Mesures antipollution
DEF

Procédé chimique consistant à produire un flux de CO2 pur en piégeant le CO2 directement dans l'air ambiant.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ingenieria química
  • Medidas contra la contaminación
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