Scientists crack a decades-old CO2 problem and triple fuel production
Researchers have developed a new catalyst design that triples the production of methanol from carbon dioxide by using a metal-support interaction to separate reaction sites. This breakthrough overcomes a long-standing trade-off between catalytic activity and selectivity that previously limited methanol yields.
Why it matters
Improving the efficiency of CO2-to-methanol conversion is a critical step in carbon recycling and sustainable fuel production technologies.
Converting carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) into methanol is widely viewed as a promising way to recycle carbon resources. However, scientists have long faced a difficult challenge when trying to improve the process.
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