A one-carbon path for fixing CO2 : C1 compounds, produced by chemical catalysis and upgraded via microbial fermentation, could become key intermediates in the valorization of CO2 into commodity chemicals.
Ari SatanowskiArren Bar-EvenPublished in: EMBO reports (2020)
Chemicals synthesized directly from CO2 are a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Increasing efficiency and specificity will require a combination of chemical and biological processes.