Catalyst for Making Useful Chemicals from Greenhouse Gas
Carbon dioxide is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, but most efforts to remove it from the air are expensive or inefficient. This technology turns carbon dioxide - a major greenhouse gas - into ethanol, a fuel and industrial chemical.
The Problem
Carbon dioxide is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, but most efforts to remove it from the air are expensive or inefficient. Many solutions don’t do anything useful with the CO₂ once it’s captured. There is a growing need for technologies that can not only reduce harmful emissions but also turn them into valuable products that benefit the economy and the environment.
The Solution
This technology turns carbon dioxide - a major greenhouse gas - into ethanol, a fuel and industrial chemical. Using a custom metal blend as a catalyst, it makes the process more efficient. The goal is to reduce pollution while creating something useful from waste gas.
The Opportunity
This technology could be used in the carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) industry as part of efforts to convert waste CO₂ into marketable products. It holds particular promise for industrial emitters such as power plants, cement manufacturers, and steel producers seeking to reduce their carbon footprint while generating revenue from captured CO₂. Additionally, chemical manufacturing and biofuels industries could use this catalyst to produce ethanol, a valuable feedstock for fuels, solvents, and other chemicals, helping drive more sustainable production processes.
