The research team of the University of Delaware in the United States released a research report in the latest issue of the American Chemical Society's periodical “Catalysis”. They claimed that they have discovered a completely new feature of metallic tantalum that can be used as a catalyst for carbon dioxide (CO). 2) Conversion to liquid fuels and industrial chemicals. Researchers claim that this new discovery helps reduce CO 2Emissions, and provide a sustainable means of fuel production.
The study was led by colleagues at the University of Delaware's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, led by Joel Rosenthal. They called this new feature of cesium 'catalytic plasticity'. The team previously discovered that helium films can be associated with certain liquid states. Used in combination with salt, as will CO 2An inexpensive catalyst for the conversion of gaseous fuels to carbon monoxide. In the new study, they found that energizing cerium thin films immersed in salt solutions containing imidazolium and cerium ions can 'adjust' chemical reactions and convert CO 2Conversion to liquid fuel gasoline or industrial chemicals formic acid.
In general, different chemical reactions require different catalysts, and this 'catalytic plasticity' gives it the ability to catalyze many types of chemical reactions. Rosenthal pointed out that from a technical point of view, new discoveries make use of Solar energy, wind power and other renewable energy sources have made it possible to directly produce liquid fuels. From an academic point of view, the concept of 'catalytic plasticity' has helped to push researchers to change their thinking and develop renewable energy conversions. New methods of fuel production and catalysis. He believes that the latter is more important.
Barium is a silvery white to pink metal with relatively stable chemical properties, high specific gravity, and low melting point. It is widely used in metallurgy, chemical industry, electronics, medicine and other fields. The discovery of 'catalytic plasticity' is expected to expand. The scope of application makes it also has broad application prospects in the field of environmental protection. Rosenthal said that the use of new technologies to produce liquid fuels from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy will reduce the demand for traditional oil resources and thus reduce CO 2Emissions. The research team has applied for a patent for new technology.
