New additive helps researchers more selectively convert CO2 to multicarbon fuels
Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 23:52
in Physics & Chemistry
Chemists have figured out a new, more efficient way to create carbon-based fuels from carbon dioxide (CO2). In chemical reactions performed in the lab, a Caltech team has identified a new additive that helps selectively convert CO2 into fuels containing multiple carbon atoms—a step toward ultimately making renewable liquid fuels that are not derived from coal or oil.