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How copper catalyzes the electroreduction of carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuels

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Density functional theory calculations explain copper's unique ability to convert CO2 into hydrocarbons, which may open up (photo-)electrochemical routes to fuels as mentioned in this paper, which may lead to new energy sources.
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Density functional theory calculations explain copper's unique ability to convert CO2 into hydrocarbons, which may open up (photo-)electrochemical routes to fuels.

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