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UCLA team proposes non-photosynthetic biological conversion of CO2

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A team at UCLA is introducing a biological yet non-photosynthetic CO 2 reduction mechanism that has the potential to yield environmental and economic benefits via CO 2 -derived high-value products. Most of us naturally associate biological CO 2 conversion with photosynthesis in plants and algae. Acetogenic microbes (e.g., an and Park.

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Three-part catalyst study advances conversion of CO2 to ethanol

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The efficient conversion of carbon dioxide, a major air pollutant, into ethanol or higher alcohols is a big challenge in heterogeneous catalysis, generating great interest in both basic scientific research and commercial applications. For example, there needs to be a clear way to improve the selectivity towards ethanol production.

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SARI researchers propose novel method to enhance electrocatalytic conversion of CO2

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The electrochemical conversion of CO 2 into carbon-based fuels and valuable feedstocks by renewable electricity is an attractive strategy for carbon neutrality. Therefore, CO 2 electroreduction to CO is one of the most promising routes to obtain cost-competitive products, the researchers said. and Sun, Y. doi: 10.1002/anie.202210432.

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Montauk Renewables signs LOI with European Energy to provide CO2 for e-methanol production in Texas

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EE North America intends to construct a Power-to-X facility in Texas that would take the biogenic CO 2 from Montauk’s locations and use it in the production of e-methanol. Rendering of EE North America Power-to-X plant. The e-methanol would then be used to fuel vessels for maritime shipping operations.

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AirCapture, OCOchem and partners win $2.93M DOE grant for direct air capture of CO2 and conversion to formic acid

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Carbon dioxide capture company AirCapture and carbon dioxide conversion company OCOchem, along with other partners, have won a $2.93-million We are converting common industrial waste streams into product streams —Todd Brix.

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Navigator CO2 to provide ~600k TPA of CO2 as a feedstock for ultra-low carbon Infinium eFuels

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Electrofuels provider Infinium and comprehensive carbon management company Navigator CO2 entered into a Memorandum of Understanding and long-term relationship for Navigator to deliver 600,000 tons per annum (TPA) of biogenic carbon dioxide from its Heartland Greenway system to a future Infinium facility for the production of electrofuels (eFuels).

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DOE to award up to $30M for direct air and ocean capture of CO2; conversion to fuels and chemicals

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In addition to advancing CO 2 removal and conversion technologies, potential award recipients must address societal considerations and impacts, emphasizing active engagement of local communities and avoiding the imposition of additional burdens on disadvantaged communities.