Yale researchers combine plasma and electricity to turn carbon dioxide into fuels
Yale University scientists published findings in Nature Catalysis on how they used plasma and electrocatalysis to convert carbon dioxide into methanol, butane and other chemicals.
New method creates useful products
Researchers at Yale developed a technique that merges electrocatalysis with plasma to generate valuable chemicals from carbon dioxide. This approach produces multi-carbon products such as methanol and butane which serve industries like pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. The process offers alternatives to fossil fuel derivative chemicals for various industrial applications.
Potential for aviation fuel
Professor Lea Winter stated the method could produce precursor chemicals needed for sustainable aviation fuel. Generating these products helps reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere while storing intermittent renewable energy. The study aims to create a scalable and practical way to handle carbon emissions.
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