The use of fossil fuels as energy carriers and raw materials promotes the rapid development of society. However, the excessive exploitation of fossil fuels has given rise to an energy crisis and undesirable environmental changes. In particular, a continuous increase of CO2 concentration in the atmosphere, which is > 400 ppm today and is estimated to triple by 2040, might result in a series of environmental issues, such as global warming, rising sea levels, and more extreme weather. Therefore, cutting CO2 emissions and developing abundant renewable energy are urgent needs and challenges for our society.
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Source: Phys.org