CO2 Turned Into Fuel: Japan’s Scientists Convert Captured Carbon Into Green Fuel
16th September 2024
Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new type of electrochemical cell that can effectively convert a bicarbonate solution—a product derived from captured carbon—into a formate solution, which is a potent source of green fuel.
It could be considered a major development in carbon capture and utilization technology.
This innovation overcomes significant challenges in reactive carbon capture (RCC) and demonstrates performance levels similar to those of traditional gas-fed methods, which are usually more energy-intensive.