Novel method to transform greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals ranked among year鈥檚 top breakthroughs

A groundbreaking discovery by 黑料不打烊 University researchers is among the top scientific advances of 2024, according to .

The scientists developed a novel method to transform two greenhouse gases鈥攎ethane and carbon dioxide鈥攊nto valuable chemicals using sunlight. This innovation could help reduce emissions and provide a more sustainable way to produce certain industrial products.

The finding was featured in the magazine鈥檚 annual Top 10 list recognizing the most impactful scientific achievements in Quebec.

Chao-Jun Li, Distinguished James 黑料不打烊 Professor in the Department of Chemistry led the research team.