(IMAGE) Ritsumeikan University Caption Researchers have recently developed a chemical method that utilizes ruthenium complexes for catalyzing the reduction of CO2 to formic acid, a value-added chemical. The novel technology will help maintain the carbon cycle and develop renewable materials. Credit Hitoshi Tamiaki from Ritsumeikan University, Japan Usage Restrictions Cannot be reused without permission License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.