Unlocking a Greener Future: Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction Enriches Reactants
In a breakthrough study, scientists have developed a new electrocatalytic method to reduce CO2 into useful products. This process uses electricity to convert CO2 into a range of hydrocarbons and oxygenates, which can then be used for a variety of applications. By combining the electrocatalytic process with a liquid-phase reaction, this method is able to enrich reactants to produce a variety of useful products. These products include ethylene, propylene, ethanol, and acetic acid, which can be used for industrial purposes. Additionally, the process is highly energy efficient and uses renewable energy sources instead of fossil fuels. The scientists hope that this new method will provide an efficient way to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere and help to reduce global warming.
source: Phys.org