Stanford scientists discover a novel way to make ethanol without corn or other plants (Stanford University)

(Source: Stanford University) Stanford Report, April 9, 2014 Stanford scientists have created a copper-based catalyst that produces large quantities of ethanol from carbon monoxide gas at room temperature. By Mark Shwartz Courtesy Matthew Kanan Stanford's Matthew Kanan, an assistant professor of chemistry, co-authored a study on producing liquid ethanol from carbon monoxide. Stanford University scientists have found a new, highly efficient way to produce liquid ethanol from carbon monoxide gas. This promising discovery could provide an eco-friendly alternative to conventional ethanol production from corn and other crops, say the scientists. Their results are published in the April 9...