Carbon nanosphere-encapsulated iron–cobalt catalysts with a 1:2 iron-to-cobalt ratio showed improved CO2 conversion, C2–C4 olefin selectivity and 60-hour stability under atmospheric pressure. News Source: Bethany Barker. (October 28, 2026). Carbon nanosphere shells stabilize iron–cobalt catalysts that convert CO2 into light olefins. Scienmag.
A new review in Catal argues that iron-based catalysts, boosted by cobalt, palladium, and engineered supports, are among the most promising routes for converting carbon dioxide directly into higher alcohols. Subject of Research: Iron-based catalysts for the direct hydrogenation of…
Researchers combined electrochemical CO₂ conversion with microbial fermentation in a single bioreactor to produce itaconic acid from carbon dioxide.
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Hitting a copper catalyst with X-rays (yellow) while varying a reaction-triggering voltage (squiggles) revealed the evolution of catalytic reactions (white) on the surface. Newswise — Copper is the most promising catalyst for turning carbon dioxide into valuable chemical feedstocks and liquid…
Additionally, the electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 can be integrated with renewable energy sources, such as solar panels or wind power, for sustainable and environmentally friendly CO2 conversion. Therefore, this work is a significant step towards efficiently tackling greenhouse gas emissions and fighting…
Researchers report a visible-light photocatalytic system that converts polystyrene into high-purity benzoic acid at room temperature and ambient pressure, with a carbon nitride catalyst that becomes more active the longer it runs. According to the study's background, global annual production…
Template-free method for nanoporous carbon synthesis developed in this study (top) and a templating method (bottom). EurekAlert! Template-free method for nanoporous carbon synthesis developed in this study (top) and a templating method (bottom). National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and…
A new perspective highlights how dual functional materials that combine CO2 capture and catalytic methanation in one solid could collapse carbon capture and fuel synthesis into a single reactor, with interfacial engineering and amine chemistry identified as the field's decisive frontiers.
Sustainability is rapidly becoming a top priority across all sectors, and aviation is no exception. Chinese scientists are developing a new chemical catalyst that converts “wood biomass” into green jet fuel more efficiently and cheaply than before. Sustainable aviation fuel…
Turning CO2 into fuels, chemicals and materials: electrochemical and catalytic CO2 reduction, CO2 to methanol, olefins and alcohols, and CO2-based products.
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