Researchers have developed an efficient process converting carbon dioxide into formate, a liquid or solid material usable like hydrogen or methanol to power a fuel cell and generate electricity. Potassium or sodium formate, already produced at industrial scales (commonly used as a de-icer for roads and sidewalks), is nontoxic, nonflammable, easy to store and transport, and can remain stable in ordinary steel tanks to be used months, or even years, after its production. It’s expected to be scalable, able to provide emissions-free heat and power to homes and used in industrial or grid-scale applications.
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