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Lights, catalyst, reaction! Converting CO2 to formic acid using an alumina-supported, iron-based compound

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Photoreduction of CO2 into transportable fuel like formic acid (HCOOH) is a great way of dealing with CO2’s rising levels in the atmosphere. To aid in this mission, a research team chose an easily available iron-based mineral and loaded it onto an alumina support to develop a catalyst that can efficiently convert CO2 into HCOOH with ~90% selectivity!

Source: ScienceDaily.com