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Revolutionary Research Unveils Nickel's Role in CO2 Conversion

8/5/2025

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Groundbreaking research from Humboldt Universität and TU Berlin reveals how nickel-containing enzymes, CODH and ACS, transform CO2 into activated acetic acid. By uncovering the role of nickel ions in CO2 activation and structural shifts in ACS, this study paves the way for innovative catalysts, potentially revolutionizing carbon-neutral industries and improving carbon fixation methods.

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Groundbreaking research from Humboldt Universität and TU Berlin reveals how nickel-containing enzymes, CODH and ACS, transform CO2 into activated acetic acid. By uncovering the role of nickel ions in CO2 activation and structural shifts in ACS, this study paves the way for innovative catalysts, potentially revolutionizing carbon-neutral industries and improving carbon fixation methods.