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November 22, 2013

Ben Gurion Researchers Develop New Type of Crude Oil Using Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen
Beer-Sheva, Israel (SPX) Nov 22, 2013
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers have developed an innovative process to convert carbon dioxide and hydrogen into a renewable alternative for crude oil, which could transform fuels used in gas and diesel-powered vehicles and jets. The "green feed" crude oil can be refined into renewable liquid fuels using established technologies and can be transported using existing infrastructure to gas stations. The highly efficient advance is made possible in part using nanomaterials that s ... read more

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