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Lotus-inspired reactor turns carbon emissions into useful chemicals, fuel
UCF researcher's design ensures that water does not interfere with CO2 conversion process making it highly efficient.
Researchers at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in the US have taken inspiration from the lotus plant’s hydrophobic or water-repelling nature to make a highly efficient device that can convert carbon dioxide into useful products. Taking inspiration from the hydrophobic, water-repelling surface of a lotus leaf, Yang conceived a device design in which water trickling down can be separated from the carbon dioxide conversion process. “The materials we use can repel the water from the surface, so we can avoid the formation of hydrogen, and we can greatly enhance the carbon dioxide reduction efficiency,” added Yang in the statement.” So that means eventually we can use almost all of the electricity for our reaction.”
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