Researchers Find a Surprise Just Beneath the Surface in Carbon Dioxide Experiment
Monday, June 12, 2017 - 15:02
in Physics & Chemistry
An X-ray technique, coupled with theoretical work, revealed how oxygen atoms embedded very near the surface of a copper sample had a more dramatic effect on the early stages of the reaction with carbon dioxide (CO2) than earlier theories could account for. This information could prove useful in designing new types of materials to further enhance reactions and make them more efficient in converting carbon dioxide into liquid fuels and other products.