Conversion of CO2 into energy carriers and resources | Wolfgang Schöfberger | TEDxLinz

[@janiceglanders]

I respect the honesty when he said he's a researcher and doesn't do fake stuff. In this day and age with so much misinformation, it's refreshing to see someone stand by their work like that.

[@quimiclan]

The detailed approach of this presentation was really impressive, thank you for such valuable content!

[@TimoneSmith]

Fantastic talk Wolfgang

[@ninamenes]

Oh I love where he's coming from and especially his closing words about taking an issue and turning it into an opportunity and something useful. That is absolutely the kind of attitude we should be utilizing when approaching complex issues.

[@wolfgangschofberger5101]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment! I’m glad the message resonated with you. Transforming challenges into opportunities is indeed a powerful approach. It fosters innovation and helps us tackle complex issues with a positive and proactive mindset.

[@zubairtz]

Man science is so cool! I love hearing stuff like this, it's so out of the box and could literally change the world

[@simonoshlor]

Honestly I'm just impressed by how much potential there is within this research... The fact that it can be applied to help so many different industries is really amazing.

[@robyncrosby666]

I see some people in the comments saying they didn't really get it, but personally I thought he did a great job at presenting complex concepts in a way that was easy to understand. If something went over your head just rewatch it a couple times or look up the words you don't understand, it's really not that difficult to put in a tiny amount of effort to understand something better

[@jensjfriedemann]

Excellent talk, thank you for your work and sharing it this way.

[@dustyevans2130]

This is such amazing science! Loved his experiments and how he illustrated what he was talking about.

[@JaymoreLucas]

Very good talk, sharing this

[@AntonneNash]

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[@DentonGibson]

Dazzling❤️

[@kraf-tee-bu-ger6078]

I needed to see this twice, and still think I need to see it again to grasp it all...

[@shystrshystr]

I agree, its important work but over my head in many ways

[@IShotSmiley]

the upscaling strategy diagram was pretty neat. made me think about all the steps between a lab experiment and actually using something in the real world. must be a ton of work to get from beakers to factories.

[@DwaneRoberts-bl9oe]

many thanks😎

[@BrutalTechGiant]

The potential impact of his research is immense...

[@avatbadra]

that CO detector demonstration was sick! it's one thing to talk about making carbon monoxide, but seeing (well, hearing) it happen in real-time really takes it to the next level

[@andrea-harrison]

lmao at the "magic ink" part. love how he kept it kinda mysterious. bet there's some crazy competition in this field. makes me think of those cooking shows where they don't reveal the secret ingredient.

[@wolfgangschofberger5101]

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[@RajaneceChambers]

Wonderful speaker!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RajaneceChambers]

Great speaker, really enjoyed it, thanks TED

[@DeveronMorrison]

Excellent speaker

[@caroldutton1277]

His passion for finding solutions to climate change is evident. We need more researchers like him!!

[@wolfgangschofberger5101]

Thank you for your kind words! It's encouraging to know that the message resonates. Indeed, collective effort and more researchers dedicated to finding solutions are crucial for addressing climate change effectively.

[@levisenns]

that bit about the atmosphere being as thin as the distance from linz to salzburg? wild. definitely puts things in perspective

[@wolfgangschofberger5101]

If you truly want to see and understand how thin the atmosphere is, I highly recommend watching the National Geographic documentary "One Strange Rock." It features stunning images captured from the ISS.

[@lizettesimon478]

the way he explained catalysts was pretty cool. never really got why they were important before, but now I get that they're like the secret sauce in chemical reactions... wonder what other everyday stuff uses catalysts without us knowing?

[@justinerather]

This is such impressive work! Could be such a game-changer in terms of helping climate change

[@reynaque]

I hope I live to see the day when this tech is solving our CO2 problems everywhere

[@dahliaegil]

Loved the stuff about converting CO2 into feedstock chemicals for the pharmaceutical industry! That could not only help combat climate change but also contribute to the development of life-saving medicines. Seriously impressive stuff.

[@TackleAxe]

His explanation of the relationship between CO2 concentration and global warming was eye-opening. It's alarming to think that we're currently on track for a 3.5°C increase, and the devastating consequences that could follow... Research like this offers a glimmer of hope but it's hard not to get bogged down in negative thinking

[@IsiahHopkins-wr2ph]

spectacular Profile

[@henrahsavage4653]

The idea of a methanol economy is intriguing. I wonder how soon we could make that a reality.

[@wolfgangschofberger5101]

The transition is ongoing Three pillars of sustainable economy we need have: 1) Methanol Economy 2) Ammonia Economy 3) Reforestation / Biochar Best wishes Wolfgang

[@verapatrizio]

ngl, some of those graphs and numbers were confusing. but I love that he tried to make it understandable. kinda wish school science classes were more like this - showing real-world applications instead of just theory and memorizing abbreviations

[@chelseasavage5990]

Interesting to learn about the role of catalysts in lowering the activation barrier for CO2 reduction. Science is awesome.

[@georgiarouse]

turning a threat into a chance... I like that mindset. it gives me hope for the future.

[@5letterword]

the way they're mimicking natural processes to convert CO2 is pretty cool. It's like we're learning from nature and then supercharging it. makes me wonder what other natural processes we could amp up to solve problems.

[@yafaxestre]

Very interesting stuff!

[@MarcoPolo-uh4pn]

this man is brilliant!!!!

[@jordanjpatterson]

Man I just learnt so much, thanks!

[@thedeepfocus]

I never thought CO2 could be useful like we're always told it's bad, but turns out we can make all sorts of stuff with it. kinda makes me wonder what other "bad" things could actually be helpful if we look at them differently.

[@thevictorfirsov]

His research on converting CO2 into valuable compounds is truly groundbreaking. It's exciting to see the potential for mitigating climate impact by directly recovering CO2 from industrial flue gas. I'm eager to see how this technology develops further.

[@wolfgangschofberger5101]

Thank you for your comment! I completely agree-converting CO2 into valuable compounds is a game-changer for addressing climate change. The ability to directly recover CO2 from industrial flue gas opens up promising possibilities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating sustainable products. I'm also excited to see how this technology evolves and its potential impact on our environment.

[@TimoneSmith]

Huge well done

[@bigdollarsigns]

I love that the talk wasn't all doom and gloom about climate change. It's easy to get discouraged, but seeing actual solutions being worked on gives me hope

[@vivianpatgreen]

I'm 5 minutes in and have no idea what any of this means lol but I'm enjoying hearing him speak!!

[@iamtherealdeal]

His vision of a multi-floor system that converts CO2 into complex molecules for various industries is inspiring. By turning a threat into an opportunity, this approach could revolutionize the way we address climate change while creating valuable resources.

[@wolfgangschofberger5101]

Thank you for your comment. I am fully convinced that such powerhouses will come reality 🌍

[@akashmuraleedharan]

The demonstration of the CO2 reduction process in the lab was a great way to show the real-world application of this technology. It's amazing to see the potential for turning CO2 into resources like methanol and ethanol. Very cool stuff.

[@wolfgangschofberger5101]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the demonstration. It's indeed fascinating to see how we can transform CO2, a greenhouse gas, into valuable resources like methanol and ethanol. This technology has the potential to address both environmental and energy challenges, making it an exciting field to be involved in.

[@natalyaguilerafigueroa]

science is basically magic at this point.

[@pleaseinspiremetoday]

Was pretty cool learning about the thin layer of Earth's atmosphere and just how much CO2 has increased since the 50's... that was about all I understood though LOL but I'm sure the research and work that he's done will go a long way towards a more sustainable future

[@CosmotechJunkie]

His catalysts are a promising solution for reducing greenhouse gases. Excited to see where this research leads.

[@julianfritzer]

The upscaling strategy for CO2 reduction is well thought out. I hope it gets implemented on a large scale.

[@aaronsswank]

It's impressive to see the production of carbon monoxide and hydrogen at high current densities, making it relevant for industrial scale-up.

[@shystrshystr]

Brilliant, from what I can tell, but honestly at times very hard to follow.

[@ShaleighFerguson]

Bravo speaker

[@EthridgeRandolph]

💓awesome having trouble breathing

[@ErinKalshaw]

That blue marble photo at the start really hit me.... it's crazy how small and fragile our planet looks from space

[@FootDisplay]

Amazing 🎉🎉🎉

[@JamettaWillis]

Bello💗 👍looking good Ma heart melt

[@thereallyfatcat]

This talk is super interesting for sure but I wish he maybe dumbed it down for the wider audience lol I really would have loved to understand the process a bit more

[@dereksunder]

I had no idea that CO2 levels have risen so dramatically since the 1950s. Scary stuff, but important to know.

[@tibogoth]

There were so many interesting things in this talk haha I didn't even know there were so many "spheres"

[@ElizabethGreen-kv6rx]

Love the look,beautiful Instagram Page I love your style!

[@KeandraCopeland]

SLAYYNNN

[@stanhopeishere]

the part about converting CO2 directly into complex molecules for pharmaceuticals blew my mind. It's like we're playing god with molecules or something. wonder what kinds of new medicines this could lead to?

[@gwendolyncarnell]

I am confused after watching this, very technical

[@wolfgangschofberger5101]

Yes indeed it is very technical, the presented method converts CO2 with electrical power directly to usable products like e.g. methanol. Thanks for watching. Best wishes, Wolfgang

[@maxinebennier]

Why was his intro so cute saying his niece was there 😭

[@randompi9492]

You know they say when you read a book and come across a word you don't understand you just stop taking in the information, even when you're still reading. Uum well I think it applies to TEDx talks too 😅😅

[@wolfgangschofberger5101]

Thanks for watching! I'll make sure to include a glossary next time. 😅✨

[@Chelsea-Chelsea]

that prototype cell looked pretty sci-fi. made me think of all the lab equipment we see in movies. wonder how many failed attempts it took to get to that point. science is all about trial and error, right?

[@idimarus3278]

I've gotta say, talks like this make me proud to be human. like, yeah, we messed up the planet, but we're also smart enough to figure out how to fix it.

[@graceellie5261]

Damn lol how do people even think of this stuff?

[@wolfgangschofberger5101]

Long hard studying and a wonderful team.

[@drikabastijn]

that joke about keeping the vision a secret cracked me up. nice to see scientists with a sense of humor. makes the whole topic feel more approachable like, these are real people doing cool stuff, not just robots in lab coats.

[@wolfgangschofberger5101]

Humor and enthusiasm for science is the key to motivate students and lay people alike.

[@drikabastijn]

@@wolfgangschofberger5101 yes, it makes young people curious too

[@TimoneSmith]

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