Scientists at the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute have developed a method to convert carbon dioxide and water into long-chain hydrocarbons. This process aims to create energy-dense liquid aviation fuel by effectively reversing combustion, moving the technology from the lab toward large-scale production. The breakthrough addresses the technical difficulty of selectively producing the longer molecules required for jet fuel. If commercialized, this could provide a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels for the aviation industry and help recycle industrial carbon emissions.
