• A research team led by Professor Su-Il In of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at DGIST has uncovered the principle that the products and reaction pathways of carbon dioxide (CO2) conversion to fuel via solar energy depend on the design of atomic-level interactions in the catalyst.
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- A research team led by Professor Su‑Il In at DGIST has identified a key principle for converting carbon dioxide into fuels using solar energy. The study shows that the specific products and reaction pathways depend on the precise arrangement of atoms within the catalyst. By tailoring these atomic‑level interactions, scientists can steer the conversion process toward desired outputs, offering a “magic blueprint” for designing more efficient, selective catalysts. This breakthrough could accelerate the development of technologies that transform CO₂ into valuable resources, potentially reducing greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable fuels.
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