Articles for tag: CO2, Copperinfused, covert, ethylene, helps, Innovation

February 2, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Copper-infused breakthrough converts CO2 into ethylene Copper-infused breakthrough converts CO2 into ethylene

Amid the quest to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, a groundbreaking innovation has emerged. A research team has harnessed the power of green electricity to transform carbon dioxide into ethylene. The innovation centers around an alkali-metal electrolyte and uses pure water as a metal-free anolyte to prevent carbonate formation and salt deposition. Referring to their design as the APMA system, the group has integrated an anion-exchange membrane (AEM) denoted by A, a proton-exchange membrane (PEM) signified by P, and the resulting membrane assembly designated as MA. The resulting alkali-metal-free cell stack, containing the APMA and a copper electrocatalyst, has achieved

January 30, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Revolutionizing CO2 Capture with Advanced AI

The Power of AI in Reducing Energy Consumption Imagine a future where the fight against climate change is fortified by artificial intelligence. Lei Xing, a lecturer in chemistry and chemical engineering at the University of Surrey, and his team, have developed a groundbreaking AI model system to enhance the efficiency of CO2 capture from power plants. Applying Innovative “Enhanced Weathering” Xing revealed that the traditional method of CO2 capture involves bubbling the flue gas through water containing limestone, which reacts with the CO2 to produce harmless bicarbonate in a process known as “enhanced weathering.” However, the energy requirements were inefficient,