Chemical reaction eats up CO2 to produce energy ... and other useful stuff

 

 

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Chemical reaction eats up CO2 to produce energy ... and other useful stuff

via Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine by Darren Quick on 5/21/12

While there are plenty of ways to make carbon-based products from CO₂, these methods usually require a lot of energy because the CO₂ molecules are so stable. If the energy comes from the burning of fossil fuels, then the net result will be more CO₂ entering the atmosphere. Now a material scientist at Michigan Technological University has discovered a chemical reaction that not only soaks up CO₂, but also produces useful chemicals along with significant amounts of energy... Continue Reading Chemical reaction eats up CO2 to produce energy ... and other useful stuff

Section: Research Watch

Tags: Carbon, Energy, Michigan Tech

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