ClimateJuly 13, 2026
amine
/əˈmiːn/
Definition
A class of organic chemical compounds derived from ammonia, used in carbon capture systems as a solvent to absorb CO₂ from industrial flue gas.
Etymology
The term is a chemical contraction derived from 'ammonia' and the suffix '-ine,' which denotes an organic base. It was coined in the 19th century as chemists categorized these ammonia-like derivatives.
In the news
In the article, amines are described as the chemical agents used in a cooling tower process to strip carbon dioxide out of oil production emissions. This specific chemical interaction is essential to the post-combustion design of the Pathways carbon capture project.
Feds lower carbon capture project targets and offer new subsidies as costs double
Read the full article ↗Canada's National Observer