Communicating Science #04: From Air to Impact — Soukaina Lamnini’s Innovative Breakthrough in Sustainable CO₂ Capture Technology

As the world is undergoing climate change, researchers are looking for ways to extract carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. One promising approach is Direct Air Capture (DAC), which captures CO2 directly from the air. Researchers have now developed a cost-effective and simple method using cellulose from plants to produce CO2-absorbing paper.

Dr. Soukaina Lamnini, a scientist at the MSN Department of UM6P, specializes in developing sustainable porous materials for CO₂ capture. Her research focuses on using low-cost raw materials and industrial waste to address environmental challenges. She earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science from Óbuda University in 2020, graduating “Summa Cum Laude.”