A new perspective article discusses how integrating carbon dioxide capture and conversion in solvents can lead to cheaper and more efficient carbon management systems.

Providing a perspective on the importance of integrating experimental work with theory and simulations when designing new carbon capture solvents.

Ionic liquids bound to thin layers of graphene oxide produces more selective and efficient multi-layer membranes for water filtration.

Surface characterization allows researchers to explore the compatibility between different solvent-membrane combinations.

New research aids the design of more efficient water purification technologies.