Description
Cyclodextrins — tiny, ring-shaped sugar molecules — may hold one of the most promising keys to solving the climate crisis. In Tiny Rings, Big Impact, independent researcher Mujin Cha introduces a bold vision: using cyclodextrin-based materials to capture and remove the main greenhouse gases, CO₂ and methane, directly from our air and infrastructure. This groundbreaking work reveals: How Cyclodextrins Work – The molecular principle that lets these unique molecules “trap” greenhouse gases, and how advanced derivatives (like hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin) can be adapted for high-altitude, urban, industrial, and even household-scale applications. Practical & Futuristic Applications – From factory vent filters to urban wall coatings, car exhaust integration, HVAC retrofits, and visionary high-altitude dispersal systems that target heat-trapping gases in the upper atmosphere. A Simple Experiment You Can Try – Step-by-step guidance on a CO₂ capture test using beta-cyclodextrin powder, complete with images and clear explanations of each step. Written with scientific clarity, environmental urgency, and activist passion, this book bridges research, imagination, and action. Whether you’re a scientist, policymaker, entrepreneur, or concerned citizen, you’ll find inspiration to adapt these methods to your own field — and to imagine new ones. Cyclodextrins are not just chemistry — they are a symbol of hope: tiny structures with a massive potential impact. This book invites you to see a future where innovation, ethics, and environmental care converge to create real solutions.