# New photocatalyst to improve decarbonization and other chemical reactions

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Researchers at RIKEN have developed a new photocatalyst for sustainable decarbonization processes. This catalyst, made from ruthenium, efficiently converts carbon dioxide and methane into valuable chemicals like syngas and methanol using light energy. The process, which works at room temperature and under mild conditions, represents a significant step toward eco-friendly chemical reactions and energy production, offering a promising method for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating sustainable fuel alternatives.

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> **[New photocatalyst to improve decarbonization and other chemical reactions](https://phys.org/news/2024-05-photocatalyst-decarbonization-chemical-reactions.html)**
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> The use of greenhouse gases is one of the most popular directions of the global trend toward decarbonization—reducing the carbon footprint from production and human activities. In the process of converting carbon dioxide into methane, the main...