Dataset supporting publication: "Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of CO2-Adsorbing Metal Organic Framework "CALF-20""

Calgary Framework-20 (CALF-20) is a zinc-based metal organic framework (MOF) with high water stability and excellent CO2 adsorption properties. Several studies have proven CALF-20 to reach optimal performance in CO2 capture from air with several N2/CO2 compositions. Currently, the European Project “SOLDAC” tests and implements different morphologies of CALF-20 for the Direct Air Capture unit of its breakthrough CO2-to-ethylene solar conversion technology. In an effort to maintain the implementation of CALF-20 for CO2 capture as environmentally responsible as possible, a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is performed. The aim of the LCA is to determine the overall environmental impacts associated with the synthesis of CALF-20, tracking them from the extraction of raw materials, through the synthesis of precursors, to the final synthesis of the MOF. Implementing this environmental screening approach allows for comprehensive and environmentally aware decision-making when developing CALF-20-enabled technologies.