Nottingham, United Kingdom - February 09, 2025 A groundbreaking tin catalyst developed by researchers promises to make recycling carbon dioxide (CO2) cheaper and more efficient, offering a powerful tool to reduce harmful emissions and fight climate change. This new catalyst converts CO2, a major greenhouse gas, into useful products like formate, which is used in various industries. Unlike traditional catalysts that degrade over time, this self-optimizing catalyst improves its performance during use, increasing efficiency and reducing costs. The potential impact is significant: industries could recycle CO2 more efficiently, helping lower carbon emissions and ultimately reducing the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. This breakthrough could play a key role in transitioning to cleaner energy practices, leading to cleaner air and supporting efforts to slow climate change.