Tag: Northwestern University

Northwestern University scientists develop new carbon-negative building material

Northwestern University scientists develop new carbon-negative building material

April 2, 2025 |

In Illinois, using seawater, electricity and carbon dioxide (CO2), Northwestern University scientists have developed a new carbon-negative building material. As Earth’s climate continues to warm, researchers around the globe are exploring ways to capture CO2 from the air and store it deep underground. While this approach has multiple climate benefits, it does not maximize the […]

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Northwestern University researchers develop new catalyst from everyday materials to destroy CO2

Northwestern University researchers develop new catalyst from everyday materials to destroy CO2

May 27, 2024 |

In Illinois, a new catalyst made from an inexpensive, abundant metal and common table sugar has the power to destroy carbon dioxide (CO2) gas. In a new Northwestern University study, the catalyst successfully converted CO2 into carbon monoxide (CO), an important building block to produce a variety of useful chemicals. When the reaction occurs in […]

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