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Stanford researchers create new catalyst that can turn carbon dioxide into fuels

Matteo Cargnello & Aisulu Aitbekova

A new process shows promise in turning the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide back into usable fuels, and yields four times as much fuel as previous approaches.

Imagine grabbing carbon dioxide from car exhaust pipes and other sources and turning this main greenhouse gas into fuels like natural gas or propane: a sustainability dream come true.

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