Converting Eucalyptus Tree Bark into Industrial Carbon Capture Materials

Researchers at RMIT University have developed a low-energy method to transform eucalyptus bark waste into porous carbon materials. This process converts forestry byproducts into filters capable of capturing carbon dioxide and cleaning water. Unlike traditional energy-intensive production methods, this two-step synthesis uses hydrochar to create scalable carbon filters. The approach aims to turn millions of tonnes of forestry waste into a viable resource for industrial emissions removal.