Making chemicals from the air: the new frontier for hybrid electrosyntheses in artificial tree-like devices
Making chemicals from the air is a visionary objective that can potentially revolutionise chemical production. This critical review shows that the essential elements to realise this dream exist, even the many challenges, particularly in integrating all the components and operating them in synergy. The production of (i) fertilisers and (ii) food components (carbohydrates, proteins) from the air in artificial tree-like devices is analysed, focusing on the electrosynthesis aspects.