Breaking down hidden barriers

CO2 capture and its electrochemical conversion to valorized products are energy-intense processes. Now, researchers report that judicious control of the electrode interface and reactant transport unlock a lower energy pathway allowing direct conversion of CO2 from the captured state to CO.

Automated summary

By judiciously controlling the electrode interface and reactant transport, researchers have discovered a lower energy pathway for the direct conversion of captured CO2 to CO. This breakthrough may lead to more energy-efficient CO2 conversion processes.