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 designed to cost approximately $100 at scale, with projected carbon removal costs of $65-100 per ton—a significant improvement over existing carbon capture technologies.

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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

$65-100 Per Ton CO₂
~$100 Unit Cost at Scale
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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