What can be done about CO2 emissions? Scientists have long asked that question. Now, researchers have developed yet another way of repurposing the greenhouse gas emission.
is showcasing a new technology that could allow scientists to both capture CO2 and transform it into useful chemicals in one circular process. The end result is an efficient method to produce such byproducts as carbon monoxide and synthetic natural gas.“Capturing CO2 from the surrounding air and directly converting it into useful products is exactly what we need to approach carbon neutrality in the chemicals sector.
“We need to get away from our current thinking on how we produce chemicals, as current practices rely on fossil fuels which are not sustainable. With this technology, we can supply chemicals with a much lower carbon footprint and look at replacing fossil fuels with carbon dioxide and renewable hydrogen as the building blocks of other important chemicals.”The new invention uses a patent-pending technology called switchable Dual Function Materials .
“These outcomes are a testament to the research excellence at Surrey, with continuously improving facilities, internal funding schemes and a collaborative culture,” Duyar continued.Loukia-Pantzechroula Merkouri, a postgraduate student, leading this research at the University of Surrey, added that the new innovation contributes to fighting climate change.
“Not only does this research demonstrate a viable solution to the production of carbon neutral fuels and chemicals, but it also offers an innovative approach to combat the ever-increasing CO2 emissions contributing to global warming,” she said.in Cheshire in Northwest England. The plant is one of the largest manufacturers of sodium carbonate, salt, and sodium bicarbonate in Europe.
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