I think microbes are probably a lot easier, faster, and more cost effective to produce compared to plants. It can survive in harsh conditions and create rock from the C02 at a fast rate according to the article.

[–] partofthevoice@lemmy.zip 11 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago) (1 children)

Not only that, but they believe the active enzymes in the microbe can be optimized and engineered, then mixed into a liquid substrate. Becomes an enzyme-based CO2 filter with the byproduct of Calcium Carbonate, which can be used in concrete. The article talks about filling trucks with these and passing the emissions of coal-fired power plants through them.

[–] Return_of_Chippy@lemmy.world 6 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago) (1 children)

That would be an incredible innovation. You don't have to stop at coal either, it's just the dirtiest. Nat gas, trash, oil, wood and anything else burned on a huge scale could be curbed.

[–] bizarroland@lemmy.world 4 points 10 hours ago

Yep, you could even pepper the interstate highways of America with them and just let them passively eat the CO2 particles that cars are putting out.