A team of researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has unveiled an innovative chemical reactor inspired by an everyday object, the traditional incandescent lightbulb. Practical technologies can support transition to low-carbon future “Our goal is to develop practical technologies that can support the transition to a low-carbon future,” said Prof Yan. Finally, the technology may also support carbon dioxide utilisation by providing an efficient platform for future low-carbon chemical manufacturing. The lightbulb-inspired reactor demonstrates how creative engineering can transform familiar ideas into powerful solutions for global challenges. While additional research and commercial development are still needed, the reactor represents a promising advance toward a low-carbon industrial future.