Good news. Researchers at Newcastle University are working on a new technology that is responsible for converting the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into cyclic carbons. This is achieved by reacting carbon dioxide with epoxides. However, this reaction requires enormous energy or harsh conditions. Therefore, a catalyst is required and the type of catalyst has been figured out. Aside from the reaction reducing the global warming causing gas, carbon dioxide, the reaction produces cyclic carbons which are commercially in demand. These cyclic compounds are used to create solvents, paint-strippers, biodegradable packaging and other applications. If successful, this technology will decrease England's carbon dioxide output by 18 tons of CO2 or more per year.
For more info, refer to the following site:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080424103217.htm
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