Hey, have you heard the exciting news? 🎉 For the first time ever, a Chinese inventor named Wen Roujia has won the Young Inventors’ Prize from the European Patent Office (EPO)! 🏆
Wen, along with her teammate Alisha Fredriksson, invented an amazing device that helps ships capture carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. That means they found a way to make ships less polluting without having to build new ones. How cool is that? 🚢🌍
But wait, what’s carbon dioxide and why is it important? 🤔 CO2 is a gas that comes from burning fuels like coal and oil. Too much CO2 in the atmosphere can make our planet warmer, causing climate change. Ships produce about 3% of global CO2 emissions, so reducing this is a big deal!
Wen and Alisha’s invention captures the CO2 from ships and turns it into solid limestone pellets using calcium-based materials. These pellets can be used again or even in building materials. It’s like turning pollution into something useful! 🛠️
Their invention is special because it can be added to existing ships. This means ship owners don’t have to buy brand new ships to be greener. It’s a smart and practical solution that helps protect our oceans and the environment. 🌊💚
The EPO Young Inventors’ Prize celebrates young people under 30 who are making the world better with their innovative ideas. Wen and Alisha were chosen from over 450 candidates from all over the world! 🌐
“The 10 finalists are truly inspiring us and the next generations to develop new ideas,” said Filipa de Sousa Rocha, a member of the jury. 🌟
Isn’t it inspiring to see young inventors making such a big impact? Maybe someday, you’ll come up with an invention that changes the world too! Keep dreaming and exploring! 💡🚀
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Chinese entrant wins EPO Young Inventors' Prize for the first time
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