L2M-High-Performance MOFs for Direct Ocean Carbon Capture

The proposed project focuses on developing and testing metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for capturing CO2 from both the air and seawater. The intern will identify promising MOF materials, conduct laboratory experiments to measure CO2 uptake, and use computational and machine learning tools to predict performance and optimize designs. The project also includes evaluating the costs, energy requirements, and potential market applications of these materials. By the end of the internship, the partner organization will gain valuable technical data on high-performing MOFs, insights into scalable CO2 capture strategies, and guidance on commercialization pathways, supporting innovation and potential future deployment of carbon removal technologies.

Faculty Supervisor:

Sohrab Zendehboudi

Student:

Partner:

Springboard Atlantic Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Energy and Utilities; Environmental Science and Technology; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program: