New catalyst turns carbon dioxide into clean fuel source

ScienceDaily
Feb 3, 2026, 6:08 am122 ptsTrending
Researchers have found that manganese, an abundant and inexpensive metal, can be used to efficiently convert carbon dioxide into formate, a potential hydrogen source for fuel cells. The key was a clever redesign that made the catalyst last far longer than similar low-cost materials. Surprisingly, the improved…

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