A group of scientists from Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, IICT, Hyderabad have designed a hybrid material that can absorb greenhouse gas methane and convert it to clean hydrogen. They have simulated a process of capturing carbon dioxide and converting it to high purity hydrogen from non-fuel grade bioethanol. These scientists have also designed a facility that can test such materials and help further carbon capture research at the institute.

Ministry of Science and Technology in a statement today said that these new materials and processes for carbon capture and utilization could show new light on global warming challenge.