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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 16 MIN

The Atomic Scalpel: How Single Atoms Are Redefining the Fight Against CO2

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This episode explores a groundbreaking development from ETH Zurich: single-atom catalysts that can convert CO2 into methanol with unprecedented efficiency, acting like an "atomic scalpel." Listeners will learn about the challenges of transforming stable CO2, the inefficiencies of traditional catalysts, and how this precise approach offers a significant leap towards a circular carbon economy by turning a greenhouse gas into a valuable chemical.

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