A new water-based plasma technique is opening fresh possibilities for carbon conversion.
Chinese researchers have created stable high-entropy alloy nanoparticles—containing five metals in nearly equal ratios—directly in solution, thereby overcoming long-standing challenges in nanoscale alloy synthesis.
These particles form a self-protecting, oxidized shell, delivering strong photothermal performance that utilizes visible and infrared light to drive carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide more efficiently than single-metal catalysts.
This new plasma technique for converting CO₂ into useful chemicals could be a game-changer in the fight against climate change. I’m especially interested in how this process can scale in industries like manufacturing and energy production.