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Researchers at the University of Bayreuth developed a new light-driven oxygen transfer system that directly uses CO₂ for oxidative cleavage of alkenes under ambient conditions, making oxidation reactions safer.

Bayreuth, Germany

Who
Prof. Dr. Shoubhik Das, University of Bayreuth
What
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth developed a new light-driven oxygen transfer system that directly uses CO₂ for oxidative cleavage of alkenes under ambient conditions, making oxidation reactions safer.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:42:52 GMT · 2h 27m ago
Where
Bayreuth, Germany ·
Why
Conventional industrial oxidation reactions pose significant safety risks, including thermal runaway, fires, and explosions, due to heat generation and hazardous oxidizing agents.
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This new method transforms CO₂ from a greenhouse gas into a valuable synthetic reagent, offering a safer and more sustainable approach to essential industrial chemical processes, potentially reducing environmental harm and improving worker safety in the chemical industry.

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