SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 16, 2025Interesting Engineering

‘Flower-like’ catalyst mimics photosynthesis to turn CO2 into fuel with precision

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A light-powered catalyst developed at Brookhaven Lab converts CO2 to formate using ruthenium and ligands, mimicking photosynthesis and potentially leading to sustainable carbon capture methods with common metals like iron.

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