Learning from nature: Scientists break down carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide using visible light
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 22:42
in Physics & Chemistry
A recent discovery in understanding how to chemically break down the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into a useful form opens the doors for scientists to wonder what organism is out there -- or could be created -- to accomplish the task. Scientists have figured out a way to efficiently turn carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide using visible light, like sunlight.