Low-Cost Manganese-Based Catalyst Converts CO₂ Efficiently into Potential Fuel

A novel low-cost manganese-based catalyst realizes the high-efficiency conversion of carbon dioxide into formate, a hydrogen storage medium and potential fuel for hydrogen fuel cells. Introducing additional electron-donating atoms into the ligand structure greatly enhances the catalyst’s stability and service life, offering an economically feasible solution for carbon capture and conversion and supporting the achievement of carbon neutrality goals.