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New method turns CO2 emissions into clean fuels with 100% efficiency | This process allows the use of affordable zinc as a catalyst, making the conversion of CO2 into fuel more economically viable.
Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a groundbreaking method to turn carbon dioxide into clean fuel with 100% efficiency.
This addresses a critical challenge highlighted by the International Energy Agency (IEA), which estimates that carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies could significantly reduce global CO2 emissions by 2050. By using organic solvents and acid additives, the researchers were able to control the behavior of water, ensuring it donated the right amount of protons to create the desired molecules without producing unwanted byproducts. By creating a clean energy loop that converts CO2 into usable fuels, this new method offers a promising solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the effects of global warming.
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