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Chinese scientists develop catalyst to convert Mars CO2 into methanol fuel

A team at the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory in Hefei has created a catalyst that converts the Martian atmosphere into liquid fuel for future missions.

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What to know

  • Chinese scientists have created a catalyst that converts Mars's CO2-rich atmosphere into methanol, a usable liquid fuel.
  • The breakthrough enables in-situ fuel production on Mars, reducing the need to transport fuel from Earth for future crewed missions.
  • The work signals Beijing's commitment to advancing human exploration of Mars.

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    Chinese lab develops CO2-to-methanol catalyst for Mars

    A team at the state-funded Deep Space Exploration Laboratory in Hefei announced development of a catalyst that converts carbon dioxide—which comprises over 95% of the Martian atmosphere—into methanol, a liquid fuel. The catalyst enables future Mars astronauts to produce fuel and power on-site.

    “Methanol can serve as fuel to generate electricity, provide heating and power Mar…”
    — Deep Space Exploration Laboratory team
    1. 1 outlet China's new catalyst could help astronauts make fuel from Mars air

      first by Interesting Engineering, 12d ago

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  1. 4 outlets Chinese scientists find a new way to turn Martian air into fuel

    first by The News International, 12d ago · also South China Morning Post, SCMP, SCMP China

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