Methane Pyrolysis: Producing Green Hydrogen Without Carbon Emissions

Generally, when we talk about the production of hydrogen, the discussion is about either electrolysis of water into oxygen and hydrogen, or steam methane reforming (SMR). Although electrolysis is often …read more Continue reading Methane Pyrolysis: Producing Green Hydrogen Without Carbon Emissions

Ancient Martian life may have died out in self-induced climate change

Humans might not be the first lifeforms in the solar system to face the threat of their own activity changing the climate of their home planet. A new model suggests that ancient Mars was once habitable enough to support methane-producing microbes, and … Continue reading Ancient Martian life may have died out in self-induced climate change

New methane binding process could end insanely wasteful burn-offs

The global oil industry wastefully burns off about as much natural gas as is used by all of Central and South America – but a new methane binding agent offers a potential way for this greenhouse gas to be converted economically into liquid fuels.Contin… Continue reading New methane binding process could end insanely wasteful burn-offs

Methane converted into methanol at room temperature – just add light

Scientists have developed an efficient new way to convert methane into methanol at room temperature. The technique could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide a cleaner way to make key products.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Chemistr… Continue reading Methane converted into methanol at room temperature – just add light

Cheap, common kitty litter clay captures methane from the air

Carbon dioxide may hog the headlines as a climate change villain, but methane is actually a far more potent greenhouse gas. An MIT team has now demonstrated a new way to remove methane from the air, even at very low concentrations, with a common type o… Continue reading Cheap, common kitty litter clay captures methane from the air

A Fascinating Plot Twist as Researchers Recreate Classic “Primordial Soup” Experiment

Science is built on reproducibility; if someone else can replicate your results, chances are pretty good that you’re looking at the truth. And there’s no statute of limitations on reproducibility; …read more Continue reading A Fascinating Plot Twist as Researchers Recreate Classic “Primordial Soup” Experiment

Stanford study makes case for methane removal to tackle climate change

Slowing the rate of greenhouse gases pouring into the atmosphere is the name of the game when it comes to addressing climate change, but some believe the problem can’t be properly solved without also removing some of what is already there. New Stanford… Continue reading Stanford study makes case for methane removal to tackle climate change