Nitrogenases, crucial for life, can also reduce CO2 to valuable chemicals. New research reveals that…
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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a colorless, odorless gas that is vital to life on Earth. It is a naturally occurring component of the Earth’s atmosphere, constituting about 0.04 percent by volume. CO2 is produced by the respiration of animals and plants, volcanic eruptions, and the combustion of organic materials and fossil fuels. It plays a critical role in the Earth’s carbon cycle and is a key greenhouse gas, trapping heat in the atmosphere and significantly influencing the planet’s climate. Additionally, carbon dioxide is utilized in various industrial processes, including the production of soft drinks, fire extinguishers, and as a solvent in chemical extractions. Its increasing concentration in the atmosphere is a major contributor to global warming and climate change, prompting widespread scientific and political efforts to reduce emissions.
A research team led by UCF discovered a significant presence of ancient carbon dioxide and…
Researchers have discovered that the Southern Ocean’s capacity to absorb CO2 is 25% higher than…
A study has revealed a more efficient method for creating methanol. For years, chemists have…
Scientists from the Mann Research Group drove a climate model both forward and backward in…
Radiocarbon analysis reveals that Earth system models underestimate the carbon uptake in terrestrial ecosystems and…
New research indicates that plants absorb and release carbon dioxide faster than previously thought, challenging…
Rolling hills of peaty soil store thousands of years of plant matter in northeastern England.…
A new study aids in clarifying the role of microbes in the global carbon cycle.…
A research team at DGIST has developed an advanced photocatalyst that efficiently converts CO2 into…
Researchers found that using ionic liquids as electrolytes with metal hydroxides enhances the electrochemical transformation…
Cambridge researchers have developed a low-energy carbon capture technology using charged activated charcoal, capable of…
A German junior research group is investigating how to convert carbon dioxide using sunlight. A…
A recent study from the Complexity Science Hub explores strategies for implementing climate policies with…
Recent research reveals that up to 50% of the variations in carbon sequestration depths can…
A novel reactor design transforms CO2 emissions from small boilers into methane fuel, providing a…
A low-cost, tin-based catalyst can selectively convert carbon dioxide to three widely produced chemicals —…
Researchers conducting a detailed chemical analysis of ancient Antarctic ice have discovered that the current…