Researchers have developed a nanoreactor that mimics the structure and function of chloroplasts, enhancing the efficiency of converting CO₂ to CO. This nanoreactor is created by assembling a CTAB bilayer around a gold nanorod, which mimics the chloroplast membrane, facilitating selective CO₂ transport. The system improves CO₂ reduction by stabilizing intermediates, potentially offering a new approach for various electrocatalytic reactions. This biomimetic design could significantly advance CO₂ conversion technologies.
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