Scientists Accidentally Discover Efficient Process to Turn CO2 Into Ethanol

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  1. Fin D

    Fin D Sigh

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    http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/green-tech/a23417/convert-co2-into-ethanol/


    How is this not the biggest story right now?
     
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  2. MikeHoncho

    MikeHoncho -=| Censored |=-

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    Do they accidentally disappear now? I'd imagine there's some people in the world that would like these guys to "go away".
     
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  3. danmarino

    danmarino Hyperbole or death Club Member

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    It's a huge discovery. However, it's just not efficient enough. Mainly because electricity is required to convert the CO2 into ethanol using this new method, meaning that the process represents a net loss of energy.

    Hopefully they can figure that out one day soon.
     
  4. hatchettjack

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    Nuclear powered cars are the way to go!


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  5. Ohio Fanatic

    Ohio Fanatic Twuaddle or bust Club Member

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    I don't think you can make that statement. First, you don't know how much electricity is used to start the catalytic reaction. and if the ethanol is incorporated into something like fuel, you may actually get back a lot of the energy.
     
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    mor911 pooping

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