A new class of sorbent materials called 'charged-sorbents' has been developed for capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. These materials are created by inserting ions into the pores of low-cost activated carbon through an electrochemical process. The ions, particularly hydroxide ions, serve as active sites for carbon dioxide adsorption. The charged-sorbents can capture CO₂ from ambient air through the formation of (bi)carbonates and can be regenerated at low temperatures (90–100 °C) using direct Joule heating, which is powered by renewable electricity. This method offers a cost-effective and energy-efficient solution for direct air capture (DAC) of CO₂, with the potential for applications in chemical separations, catalysis, and beyond. The materials are highly tunable, allowing for the preparation of sorbents tailored to specific applications. The study demonstrates that charged-sorbents can effectively capture CO₂ at low pressures and can be regenerated efficiently, making them a promising technology for achieving net-zero emissions and mitigating climate change. The research also highlights the importance of low-cost, sustainable materials in the development of DAC technologies.A new class of sorbent materials called 'charged-sorbents' has been developed for capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. These materials are created by inserting ions into the pores of low-cost activated carbon through an electrochemical process. The ions, particularly hydroxide ions, serve as active sites for carbon dioxide adsorption. The charged-sorbents can capture CO₂ from ambient air through the formation of (bi)carbonates and can be regenerated at low temperatures (90–100 °C) using direct Joule heating, which is powered by renewable electricity. This method offers a cost-effective and energy-efficient solution for direct air capture (DAC) of CO₂, with the potential for applications in chemical separations, catalysis, and beyond. The materials are highly tunable, allowing for the preparation of sorbents tailored to specific applications. The study demonstrates that charged-sorbents can effectively capture CO₂ at low pressures and can be regenerated efficiently, making them a promising technology for achieving net-zero emissions and mitigating climate change. The research also highlights the importance of low-cost, sustainable materials in the development of DAC technologies.