Can We Turn CO2 into a Useable Fuel? Scientists Say They Have Found a Way

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By Yale Environment 360Oct 19, 2016, 12:40 pm101 pts
Scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee report that they have found a way to convert carbon dioxide into ethanol, a usable fuel. The team used a spiky nanotechnology-based catalyst made out of carbon, copper, and nitrogen. When they applied voltage to the catalyst, CO2 dissolved in water…

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