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A self-cleaning device for oceanic carbon capture
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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
University of Michigan researchers developed a self-cleaning electrochemical device that captures carbon dioxide from ocean water by cyclic pH swings, enabling industrial-scale carbon extraction with continuous operation and potential grid demand flexibility.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Carbon Tech and Climate Tech.
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Oceanic carbon capture tech now clears mineral buildup continuously, letting you run at industrial scale without downtime. If you work on climate tech or clean energy, this opens a fresh route to large-scale carbon removal and grid balancing.
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