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Chinese researchers turn CO2 into useful chemicals with 93 percent efficiency

New tech turns CO2 into chemicals with 93% efficiency, runs record 5000 hrs

CO2 conversion systems have not worked reliably to be scaled up into industrial-scale projects, but that is set for change now.

Published: Feb 19, 2024 05:39 AM EST

CO2 conversion systems have not worked reliably to be scaled up into industrial-scale projects, but that is set for change now.

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