SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 13, 2024Interesting Engineering

First-of-its-kind electrode from MIT converts CO2 into usable fuels, plastics

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MIT engineers developed a new electrode design that significantly improves the efficiency of converting carbon dioxide into ethylene, a valuable chemical used in plastics and fuels. The design uses woven copper wires in a Teflon sheet to enhance conductivity while maintaining water-repelling properties, potentially making CO2 conversion more economical at industrial scales.

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