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Quest for Fire
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Quest for Fire

Rob McGinnis aims to use renewable energy to turn carbon dioxide and water into gasoline

Science, 2019


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Scientific
  • Eye Opening
  • Hot Topic

Recommendation

Carbon dioxide and water, both found in abundance in Earth’s environment, contain all the elements needed to make fossil-fuel-free gasoline. Over the years innovators have tried different approaches to get them to react in the right way, but all require large energy inputs. This Science article describes how, with the help of a proprietary nanotube filter and renewable energy, chemical engineer Rob McGinnis aims to turn the dream into a reality. It could be useful to anyone interested in reducing the price of gasoline, dependence on fossil fuels and the carbon footprint of transportation.

Take-Aways

  • Researchers are developing technology to turn air and water into gasoline.
  • Part of the process could also reduce the cost of ethanol fuel production.
  • Key elements are still being worked out, but experts are hopeful.

About the Author

Robert F. Service is a science journalist specializing in materials science and chemistry.


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