Strategic modification of molecular catalysts has led to efficient CO2 reduction in strong acid while suppressing the competing hydrogen evolution reaction.
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Watanabe, T., Masaoka, S. CO2 reduction in strong acid. Nat. Synth 3, 1190–1191 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44160-024-00608-3
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