Decarbonization Avenue University research @ CLIMAX

Room temperature conversion of CO2 to CO - NIST

Researchers have demonstrated a room-temperature method that could significantly reduce carbon dioxide levels in fossil-fuel power plant exhaust.

The chemical process employed by the scientists also could reduce costs and energy requirements for producing liquid hydrocarbons and other chemicals used by industry.

The team tapped a novel energy source from the nanoworld to trigger a run-of-the-mill chemical reaction that eliminates carbon dioxide.


Industry

Sustainability domain

  • Pollution control

Type of innovation

  • Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholder type

  • University researcher

Professions

Relevant for

  • Electrochemical engineer
  • Biochemical engineer
  • Power engineer
  • Production or process engineer
  • Biotech professional

Innovation sector

  • Chemistry & chemical engineering
  • Environmental sciences
  • Renewable energy sciences