CO2 capture and its electrochemical conversion to valorized products are energy-intense processes. Now, researchers report that judicious control of the electrode interface and reactant transport unlock a lower energy pathway allowing direct conversion of CO2 from the captured state to CO.
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Gallant, B.M. Breaking down hidden barriers. Nat Energy 6, 13–14 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-020-00754-w
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