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Scientists repurpose old solar panels to convert CO₂ exhaust into valuable chemicals

Summary by Phys.org
Centuries ago, alchemists worked furiously to convert the common metal lead to valuable gold. Today, chemists are repurposing discarded solar panels to create valuable organic compounds from carbon dioxide (CO2), a common greenhouse gas.

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Old solar cells transform CO2 from exhaust gases into formic acid – directly on the vent. Researchers show how climate-friendly recycling can work. The post Second career for solar cells: Formic acid becomes exhaust gas first appeared on ingenieur.de - Jobbörse und Nachrichtsportal für Ingenieure.

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Phys.org broke the news in United Kingdom on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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