Clean and sustainable fuels are the future of energy. Researchers have developed an innovative solution to produce fuels from thin air and plastic waste.
This breakthrough relies on capturing carbon dioxide emissions from industrial processes or directly from the air. By harnessing the energy of the sun, this captured carbon dioxide is transformed into clean fuel, offering a sustainable solution to our energy needs.
Currently, carbon dioxide is widely considered as a major contributor to climate change. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), about two-thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions come from the use of fossil fuels.
The capture and conversion of carbon dioxide into clean fuels has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help tackle climate change.
The process involves extracting carbon dioxide from large-scale industrial processes such as cement production or even directly from the atmosphere.
Once extracted, the carbon dioxide is then transformed into clean, usable fuel using sunlight as the energy source. This fuel can be used in the same way as traditional fossil fuels, powering vehicles, machinery, and homes.
Researchers estimate that if the captured carbon dioxide is converted to fuels, it could replace up to 25% of current fossil fuel usage. This has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help tackle climate change.
Furthermore, the process can convert plastic waste into clean fuel, offering an environmentally-friendly solution to plastic waste disposal.
The capture and conversion of carbon dioxide into clean fuels is a promising solution to our energy needs. This innovative technology offers a sustainable solution to our energy needs while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Edited by Zeng Han-Jun
Written by Juliana Rodriguez
Terra Link Research 