Carbon Dioxide 'Sponge' (IMAGE) American Chemical Society Caption Plastic that soaks up carbon dioxide could someday be used in plant smokestacks. Credit American Chemical Society Usage Restrictions Please credit the American Chemical Society. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.