ACS Publications. Most Trusted. Most Cited. Most Read
Biomass-Derived Carbon Materials for Direct Air Capture: A Review and Perspective
Advanced Search
    Review

    Biomass-Derived Carbon Materials for Direct Air Capture: A Review and Perspective
    Click to copy article linkArticle link copied!

    • Sijin Dong
      Sijin Dong
      Key Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of Ministry of Education, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
      More by Sijin Dong
    • Jie Wang
      Jie Wang
      Key Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of Ministry of Education, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
      More by Jie Wang
    • Shuai Wang
      Shuai Wang
      Key Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of Ministry of Education, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
      More by Shuai Wang
    • Jinjie Liang
      Jinjie Liang
      Key Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of Ministry of Education, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
      More by Jinjie Liang
    • Yongchen Song*
      Yongchen Song
      Key Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of Ministry of Education, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
      Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology, Ningbo, 315016, China
      *Email: [email protected]
      More by Yongchen Song
      Orcidhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9752-7671
    • Lanlan Jiang
      Lanlan Jiang
      Key Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of Ministry of Education, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
      Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology, Ningbo, 315016, China
      More by Lanlan Jiang
      Orcidhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5300-6332
    • Yu Liu
      Yu Liu
      Key Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of Ministry of Education, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
      Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology, Ningbo, 315016, China
      More by Yu Liu
      Orcidhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6003-9121
    • Yi Zhang
      Yi Zhang
      Key Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of Ministry of Education, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
      Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology, Ningbo, 315016, China
      More by Yi Zhang
      Orcidhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2280-6737
    • Lunxiang Zhang*
      Lunxiang Zhang
      Key Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of Ministry of Education, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
      Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology, Ningbo, 315016, China
      *Email: [email protected]
      More by Lunxiang Zhang
      Orcidhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3959-7575
    • Zheng Ling*
      Zheng Ling
      Key Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of Ministry of Education, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
      Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology, Ningbo, 315016, China
      *Email: [email protected]
      More by Zheng Ling
      Orcidhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3735-6516
    Other Access Options

    Energy & Fuels

    Cite this: Energy Fuels 2026, XXXX, XXX, XXX-XXX
    Click to copy citationCitation copied!
    https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.6c00224
    Published April 9, 2026
    © 2026 American Chemical Society
    Request reuse permissions

    Abstract

    Click to copy section linkSection link copied!
    Abstract Image

    Global atmospheric CO2 concentrations have risen persistently to record highs, making the deployment of negative-emission technologies critical for meeting global climate goals. Among carbon management strategies, direct air capture (DAC) is a prominent negative-emission technology for removing CO2 directly from the atmosphere, but its development is limited by the need for adsorbents that have high CO2 capture efficiency, excellent selectivity, and low energy requirements for regeneration. Biomass-derived carbon materials have emerged as ideal candidates for DAC adsorbents due to their renewable feedstocks, low cost, adjustable structures, and natural carbon-negative potential. This review systematically outlines the core performance metrics of DAC adsorbents, covering the preparation of biomass-derived carbon, key factors influencing CO2 capture performance, and related tuning strategies. While biomass-derived carbon materials show promising prospects for DAC, practical applications still face challenges related to precise structural control and high energy consumption during regeneration. Future research should focus on developing green synthesis methods powered by renewable energy and achieving low-energy regeneration by utilizing the inherent photothermal and electrothermal properties of materials.

    © 2026 American Chemical Society

    Subjects

    what are subjects

    Read this article

    To access this article, please review the available access options below.

    Get instant access

    Purchase Access

    Read this article for 48 hours. Check out below using your ACS ID or as a guest.

    Recommended

    Access through Your Institution

    You may have access to this article through your institution.

    Your institution does not have access to this content. Add or change your institution or let them know you’d like them to include access.

    Cited By

    Click to copy section linkSection link copied!

    This article has not yet been cited by other publications.

    Go to
    Get e-Alerts
    Get e-Alerts

    Energy & Fuels

    Cite this: Energy Fuels 2026, XXXX, XXX, XXX-XXX
    Click to copy citationCitation copied!
    https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.6c00224
    Published April 9, 2026
    © 2026 American Chemical Society
    Request reuse permissions

    Article Views

    15

    Altmetric

    -

    Citations

    -
    Learn about these metrics

    Article Views are the COUNTER-compliant sum of full text article downloads since November 2008 (both PDF and HTML) across all institutions and individuals. These metrics are regularly updated to reflect usage leading up to the last few days.

    Citations are the number of other articles citing this article, calculated by Crossref and updated daily. Find more information about Crossref citation counts.

    The Altmetric Attention Score is a quantitative measure of the attention that a research article has received online. Clicking on the donut icon will load a page at altmetric.com with additional details about the score and the social media presence for the given article. Find more information on the Altmetric Attention Score and how the score is calculated.