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Larger catalyst batches could make carbon recycling cheaper and easier to scale

Larger catalyst batches could make carbon recycling cheaper and easier to scale
Phys.org Tuesday 01 September 2026, 20:40 UTC 1 min read
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Turning carbon dioxide into industrial chemicals used in everything from synthetic fuels to plastics and pharmaceuticals is costly. But new research shows it does not have to be.

Turning carbon dioxide into industrial chemicals used in everything from synthetic fuels to plastics and pharmaceuticals is costly. But new research shows it does not have to be.
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