ClimateJuly 14, 2026
sorbent
/ˈsɔːrbənt/
Definition
A substance, often in solid or porous form, used in Direct Air Capture technologies to attract and retain carbon dioxide molecules on its surface.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'sorbere', meaning 'to suck in' or 'to drink up.' In modern scientific usage, the suffix '-ent' indicates an agent that performs the action of absorption or adsorption.
In the news
In this article, sorbents are described as the essential solid materials used alongside liquid solvents in Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems to chemically trap CO₂ from the atmosphere. They are a critical component of the technological equipment needed for engineered carbon removal.
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