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Nat Commun February 2023 PMID 36823177

Renewable formate from sunlight, biomass and carbon dioxide in a photoelectrochemical cell.

Yuyang Pan, Huiyan Zhang, Bowen Zhang, Feng Gong, Jianyong Feng, Huiting Huang, Srinivas Vanka, Ronglei Fan, Qi Cao, Mingrong Shen, Zhaosheng Li, Zhigang Zou, Rui Xiao, Sheng Chu

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Several discussions highlight the sustainable and efficient nature of the research, emphasizing features like reduced energy use and high yield, with phrases like 'promising approach' and 'significant reduction' indicating positive reception. The tone remains cautious but optimistic, reflecting a recognition of the research’s potential while acknowledging its preliminary promise.

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Abstract in brief

  • The research demonstrates a solar-powered system that produces formate, a useful chemical, by using biomass wastes and carbon dioxide through a photoelectrochemical process involving specialized electrodes.
  • This method significantly reduces the energy needed for the reaction (by 32%) compared to traditional water-based methods, making it more efficient and sustainable.
  • The system achieves a high yield (233 mol/cm²/h) of formate with high efficiency (over 85% Faradaic efficiency) and shows durability, offering a promising approach for eco-friendly fuel and chemical production using renewable resources like sunlight, biomass, and CO2.]
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Renewable formate from sunlight, biomass and carbon dioxide in a photoelectrochemical cell in @NatureComms from Huiyan Zhang, Sheng Chu and team at Southeast University and Zhaosheng Li and team at Nanjing University https://t.co/AnYHkTHbat

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RT @PRX_Energy: Renewable formate from sunlight, biomass and carbon dioxide in a photoelectrochemical cell in @NatureComms from Huiyan Zhan…

Feb 25, 2023 · 1 share · 5,070 followers View post →
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Renewable formate from sunlight, biomass and carbon dioxide in a photoelectrochemical cell in @NatureComms from Huiyan Zhang, Sheng Chu and team at Southeast University and Zhaosheng Li and team at Nanjing University https://t.co/AnYHkTHbat

Feb 24, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,383 followers View post →