In this episode of The Zero Emission Zone, we dive into the innovative electrochemical reduction of CO2 into high-value multi-carbon products like ethylene and ethanol. By leveraging copper-based catalysts, researchers have uncovered key intermediates and reaction pathways that make this process more efficient. Join us as we explore how this breakthrough could revolutionize carbon capture technology and help close the carbon cycle, paving the way for cleaner energy and valuable industrial feedstocks. Don’t miss out on how cutting-edge science is making a sustainable future possible!

Source: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-024-01633-4