Pilot-scale production of gasoline and naphtha from carbon dioxide

Researchers at the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, working with industry partners, have demonstrated pilot-scale production of liquid hydrocarbons (gasoline and naphtha) directly from carbon dioxide using a new catalyst and process that eliminate intermediate conversion steps. The result points to a more streamlined pathway for turning CO2 into drop-in fuels.

What performance metrics (conversion efficiency, product selectivity, catalyst durability, and energy use) did the pilot achieve, and what are the main hurdles to commercial-scale deployment?