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Making ethanol from CO2 using nanomaterial - ORNL

Objective/theme

Adam Rondinone and a dozen colleagues at ORNL’s Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences accidentally made the fuel ethanol from carbon dioxide ... or CO2.

Process & benefits

Researchers were experimenting with graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms linked together in hexagons somewhat like chicken wire. 

Their intention was to use this nanomaterial to stimulate the formation of methanol from carbon dioxide.

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United States

Geography

2017-06-12

Innovation Date

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

University Name

Adam Rondinone - LinkedIn

Team Members

ORNL - Know more


Industry

Sustainability domain

  • Pollution control

Type of innovation

  • Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholder type

  • University researcher

Professions

Relevant for

  • Biochemical engineer
  • Production or process engineer
  • Climate sciences professional
  • Biotech professional

Innovation sector

  • Chemistry & chemical engineering
  • Environmental sciences
  • Renewable energy sciences