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The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry honored researchers of Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) — materials that make it possible to extract pure water from desert air and capture CO₂ efficiently. SINOYQX is translating this scientific vision into industrial reality through carbonized melamine foam, driving innovation in “air-to-water + carbon capture” applications.

1. October 19, 2025
Carbonized Melamine Foam: A New “Air-to-Water and
Carbon Capture” Material Inspired by the Nobel Prize
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From “Harvesting Water from Air” to “Capturing Carbon”:
The Nobel Prize Reveals the Future of Carbonized Melamine Foam
— SINOYQX Explores the Sustainable Frontiers of Material Science
1. Nobel Inspiration: How Material Science Is Transforming Resource Utilization
In October 2025, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the Nobel Prize in
Chemistry to Susumu Kitagawa (Japan), Richard Robson (Australia), and Omar Yaghi
(United States).
Their pioneering work on Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) — described as “molecular
sponges” — has enabled humanity to harvest drinkable water from extremely dry air and
efficiently capture atmospheric CO₂.
The unique power of MOFs lies in their tunable nanoporous structures, which allow
scientists to precisely control pore size and chemical sites, selectively adsorbing gases,
water molecules, or other target species.
MOFs have opened a new era of air resource utilization, with key applications including:
??????️ CO₂ capture for carbon neutrality initiatives;
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2. This scientific milestone marks humanity’s transition into a future where even the air itself
becomes a sustainable resource.
2. Carbonized Melamine Foam: From “Molecular Sponge” to “Carbon Sponge”
As MOF technology reshapes scientific research, SINOYQX is pioneering its engineering
realization through a different material approach — Carbonized Melamine Foam (CMF).
EDS OF SINOYQX MELAMINE FOAM AT 50μm
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3. When melamine foam undergoes carbonization under an inert atmosphere (~800°C), it
transforms into a lightweight yet strong nitrogen-doped porous carbon network with
properties such as:
Extremely high surface area (800–2000 m²/g);
Hierarchical pore system (micro-, meso-, and macropores);
Excellent photothermal absorption and conductivity;
Chemical inertness and mechanical resilience.
This “carbon sponge” not only adsorbs water vapor and captures CO₂ effectively, but also
bridges the gap between MOF-level scientific precision and industrial-scale application
feasibility.
3. Dual Functionality: “Air-to-Water” and “Carbon Capture”
1️ Air-to-Water (AWH) Systems
By coating the surface of carbonized foam with hydrophilic nanolayers (e.g., Zr-MOFs,
graphene oxide), the material can adsorb atmospheric moisture even in low-humidity
environments.
During the day, sunlight heats the foam, releasing vapor which then condenses into liquid
water.
This adsorption–release–condensation cycle makes decentralized, electricity-free water
generation possible — ideal for deserts, islands, and remote areas.
2️ CO₂ Capture and Storage
The nitrogen-doped carbon framework of CMF provides polar active sites for CO₂
adsorption.
Studies indicate adsorption capacities of up to 5.4 mmol/g (at 0°C), with stable
performance after 500 regeneration cycles.
CMF is being explored for:
Industrial flue gas purification
Environmental control in energy storage systems
Air filtration and carbon management in data centers
Thanks to its low energy consumption, recyclability, and thermal stability, CMF offers a
cost-effective, scalable solution for combined water and carbon capture applications.
4. MOF × CMF: Where Science Meets Engineering
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4. Performance
Aspect
MOF (Metal–Organic
Framework)
CMF (Carbonized Melamine
Foam)
Pore Size Scale Nanometer (0.3–2 nm) Micrometer (10–150 μm)
Adsorption
Mechanism
Molecular-level selectivityHierarchical physical + polar
adsorption
Water Harvesting ✅ High (lab scale) ✅ High (photothermal-assisted)
CO₂ Capture ✅ Excellent (lab scale)✅ Stable (scalable)
Mechanical StrengthFragile powder Lightweight, compressible,
processable
Engineering
Feasibility
Laboratory scale ✅ Mass-producible, cost-effective
Environmental
Tolerance
Moisture-sensitive ✅ Moisture- and heat-resistant,
halogen-free
?????? Conclusion:
MOFs represent a scientific breakthrough, while CMFs embody industrial realization.
Future MOF@CMF composites will integrate both advantages to enable next-generation
air-to-water and carbon capture systems with higher efficiency and stability.
5. SINOYQX’s Mission: Every Foam for a Sustainable Future
As one of China’s leading manufacturers of melamine foam, SINOYQX is dedicated to the
mission of “Advancing a Green Future through Material Innovation.”
From flame retardancy, acoustic absorption, and thermal insulation to carbonized functional
materials, we continuously expand the boundaries of what foam can achieve.
Our goal in carbon research goes beyond enhancing material performance — we aim to
make each piece of foam a medium for air resource conversion:
harvesting water from air, capturing carbon from air, and contributing to sustainable
development at every gram.
6. Looking Ahead: From Scientific Discovery to Industrial Revolution
The Nobel Prize represents the ideal of science —
but SINOYQX’s carbonized melamine foam demonstrates the power of engineering.
Moving forward, SINOYQX will collaborate with global research institutes and industry
partners to accelerate developments in:
Modular Air-to-Water Harvesting Systems (AWH)
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5. Building-integrated Carbon Capture Panels
Environmental control materials for energy storage systems
Carbon-neutral material ecosystems
Turning science into industry, and materials into solutions —
that’s our path to a sustainable future.
— SINOYQX Materials Science Team
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SINOYQX
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