Conversion of carbon dioxide to methanol in silica sol-gel matrix

This invention describes a method to transform carbon dioxide into methanol using a series of three specific enzymes. These enzymes work in sequence to chemically reduce the carbon dioxide, with a molecule called NADH providing the necessary electrons for the conversion.

Why it matters: Since 2005, advancements in enzyme engineering and synthetic biology have significantly improved the efficiency and stability of complex biochemical pathways, potentially making this CO2 conversion more practical.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedEnzymes, cofactors, bioreactor, controlled environment.

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