Researchers from ETH Zurich, EPFL, and Heriot-Watt University have developed the PrISMa platform to improve carbon capture. PrISMa uses advanced simulations and artificial intelligence to combine materials science, process design, techno-economics, and life cycle assessment.
PrISMa evaluates four layers:
PrISMa offers insights for engineers, chemists, environmental managers, and investors. It helps design efficient, cost-effective processes and predicts new materials’ performance, accelerating their discovery.
The platform tested over sixty real-world cases, finding the best solutions for capturing CO₂. It integrates density functional theory (DFT) and molecular simulations to predict material properties and assess costs over a plant’s lifetime.
PrISMa aims to unite stakeholders early in the research process, making informed decisions to develop effective, sustainable carbon capture solutions. This comprehensive approach helps achieve net-zero emissions by improving material discovery and process design.