Carbon Capture Innovation Certificate of Achievement Awarded to NEG8 Carbon for Pioneering Sorbent Research
NEG8 Carbon’s Sorbent Technology Chemist, Andrey Bezrukov, has been awarded $20,000 for his submission to the 2024 Carbon Capture Innovation Prize presented by Surface Measurement Systems, a world leader in sorption science.
Daniel Villalobos, Commercial Director at Surface Measurement Systems, lauded Andrey for his forward-looking research into sorbents and his pioneering spirit, and said:
“We were particularly impressed by the depth of Andrey’s research, the originality of his approach, and the potential impact of his proposed solutions. His dedication to addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time—CO₂ capture—through cutting-edge research and innovative materials is truly admirable. We are excited to see the future developments and breakthroughs in the carbon capture space.”
The goal of the proposed project was an in-depth study of sorption kinetics at conditions relevant to Direct Air Capture of CO₂. Such a study would provide insights into the sorption mechanism, as well as help performance optimisation of Direct Air Capture systems.
The $20,000 award is earmarked for carbon capture instrumentation solutions with the intention of furthering research into this area. The main prize of a state-of-the-art DVS Carbon instrument lab package was won by Heriot-Watt University and Prof. Susana Garcia’s team.
About the Carbon Capture Innovation Prize
The 2024 Carbon Capture Innovation Prize is designed to harness scientific creativity in the quest for new materials and technologies that can effectively capture CO₂ from both atmospheric and industrial sources, thereby aiding in the transition to a carbon-neutral society.
Coordinated alongside MOF2024, this initiative emphasises the innovative application of a scientific instrument that measures carbon dioxide capture in adsorbent materials, encompassing both direct air capture and flue gas capture techniques.
For more:
Direct Air Capture vs Point Source
What is Carbon Sequestration?
The Advantages of Direct Air Capture in the Fight Against Climate Change