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Nano-sandwich photocathode improves solar conversion of CO₂ into ethanol

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Phys.org reports that researchers at Charles University in Prague have engineered a new photocathode that uses sunlight to transform carbon dioxide into pure ethanol. The design tackles water‑induced degradation, achieves a record conversion efficiency and, according to the study, could open a path toward sustainable green‑fuel production.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2026-08-nano-sandwich-photocathode-...

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