formic acid Archieven - Innovation Origins

Harnessing CO2 and formic acid to fight global warming

The Dutch student team RenewCO2 at TU/e is working on a technique that converts CO2 into formic acid. Using just electricity and water, the greenhouse gas is converted into a CO2-neutral chemical.

Artificial photosynthesis converts CO2 into eco-friendly fuel

British researchers have developed a new system that converts sunlight, carbon dioxide and water into a carbon-neutral fuel - without the need for additional components or electricity.