USC team develops highly efficient catalyst system for converting CO2 to methanol; 79% yield from CO2 captured from air
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
They recycled the catalyst over five runs without significant loss of activity (turnover number > 2000). Though mixed with water, the resulting methanol can be easily distilled, Prakash said. CO 2 capture from air and conversion to CH 3 OH. They then heated the solution, converting 79% of the CO 2 into methanol. —G.K.
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