Chemistry

Can Chemists Turn Pollution into Gold?

Scientists are trying to convert carbon dioxide emissions into something of value—without using too much energy

Carbon dioxide is a stable molecule, and doesn't store much energy in its chemical bonds. To use it, chemists have to add energy, often through heating, which usually requires electricity. Much of that comes from power plants that burn coal or natural gas—emitting more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, even more than was captured. Credit: Zirafek/Thinkstock (MARS)
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