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In a post fossil fuel world carbon capture with either plants or something mechanical would be necessary to make the things we make now with fossil fuels. We w

In a post fossil fuel world carbon capture with either plants or something mechanical would be necessary to make the things we make now with fossil fuels. We would still need fuels compatible with gas, diesel, and jet fuel, still need plastic monomers, feedstocks for pharmaceuticals, etc.

westurner 11mo ago
Which plants absorb the most carbon? Phytoplankton, Seagrass meadows; Redwoods, Mangroves, Peat bogs (Sphagnum peat moss) Algae absorbs more CO2 than plants, but it's only sequestered if harvested and used to produce long lasting products. Algae store solar energy as triglyceride lipids; triacylglycerols (TAGs). Fuel, cooking oils, and Omega-3 dietary supplements can be made from algae. Is low-pressure liquid processing of [carbon] the least risky option? Which plastics can't be functionally replaced with a bio substitute composed of materials like: lignin, cellulose, lignin vitrimer, algae, cornstarch/tapioca, gelatin, fractionated biofeedstock, carbonized lignin (carbon ceramics), graphene, vinegar, water, nitrogen, and co2 ? > You cannot use the listed materials to replace plastics whose function relies on Fluorine (F), Silicon (Si), or Benzene-ring transparency. A challenge: It says there's no sustainable alternative to C-F bonds, transparent high impact plastics, o durable rubber that withstands thermal ranges -50C to 250C and oil exposure. TIL about fluorinase and tea (and simple C-F bonds in nature) TIL about a new process for bio- silica-based optics; Rice Husk Ash into optical-grade Silica with acid leaching: "Soak [rice] husks in hot, dilute acid (Hydrochloric or Citric acid) for 1–2 hours" before pyrolysis at 600-700C, then add NaOH to make water glass (Na2SiO3) and water and then add Sulfuric or Carbonic acid to extract the refined SiO2. That's funny; water glass is used for (ancient) geopolymers fwiu
- gsf_emergency_6 11mo ago
  Coral, diatoms
gsf_emergency_6 11mo ago
Brilliant take that oughta have come to me instead!

westurner 11mo ago

Which plants absorb the most carbon? Phytoplankton, Seagrass meadows; Redwoods, Mangroves, Peat bogs (Sphagnum peat moss) Algae absorbs more CO2 than plants, but it's only sequestered if harvested and used to produce long lasting products. Algae store solar energy as triglyceride lipids; triacylglycerols (TAGs). Fuel, cooking oils, and Omega-3 dietary supplements can be made from algae. Is low-pressure liquid processing of [carbon] the least risky option? Which plastics can't be functionally replaced with a bio substitute composed of materials like: lignin, cellulose, lignin vitrimer, algae, cornstarch/tapioca, gelatin, fractionated biofeedstock, carbonized lignin (carbon ceramics), graphene, vinegar, water, nitrogen, and co2 ? > You cannot use the listed materials to replace plastics whose function relies on Fluorine (F), Silicon (Si), or Benzene-ring transparency. A challenge: It says there's no sustainable alternative to C-F bonds, transparent high impact plastics, o durable rubber that withstands thermal ranges -50C to 250C and oil exposure. TIL about fluorinase and tea (and simple C-F bonds in nature) TIL about a new process for bio- silica-based optics; Rice Husk Ash into optical-grade Silica with acid leaching: "Soak [rice] husks in hot, dilute acid (Hydrochloric or Citric acid) for 1–2 hours" before pyrolysis at 600-700C, then add NaOH to make water glass (Na2SiO3) and water and then add Sulfuric or Carbonic acid to extract the refined SiO2. That's funny; water glass is used for (ancient) geopolymers fwiu

gsf_emergency_6 11mo ago
Coral, diatoms

gsf_emergency_6 11mo ago

Brilliant take that oughta have come to me instead!