A breakthrough in carbon capture thanks to AI, physics and high-performance computing

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago are combining AI, materials physics and supercomputers to speed up the discovery of new CO₂ capture materials.

A research team at the University of Illinois at Chicago has used artificial intelligence combined with physical simulations on a supercomputer to identify promising materials for carbon dioxide capture more quickly.

This approach is part of a growing investment trend: the carbon capture and sequestration sector has attracted more than $3.6 billion since 2021, with companies such as Climeworks leading the way.