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Title Catalytic conversions of CO2 to help mitigate climate change: Recent process developments
ID_Doc 27468
Authors Ravanchi, MT; Sahebdelfar, S
Title Catalytic conversions of CO2 to help mitigate climate change: Recent process developments
Year 2021
Published
DOI 10.1016/j.psep.2020.08.003
Abstract Despite its bad reputation as a greenhouse gas and pollutant, carbon dioxide can be viewed as a renewable, non-toxic and cheap feedstock for chemical synthesis. The chemical utilization of CO2 not only could reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but also saves the fossil fuels resources. In this work, the chemical conversions relevant to large-scale utilization of CO2 including use of CO2 as an oxidant, conversion of CO2 to energy materials and synthesis of CO2-based polymers are reviewed with emphasis on catalysis and reaction engineering as well as technology readiness and processes. Environmental metrics such as atom economy, life cycle analysis and exergy efficiency are also considered. A circular economy based on CO2 is possible if renewable energies, catalyst development and separation technologies are integrated and further developed. (C) 2020 Institution of Chemical Engineers. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Author Keywords Carbon dioxide; Catalytic conversion; Renewable sources; Sustainable development; Circular economy; CO2 value chain
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000604751700016
WoS Category Engineering, Environmental; Engineering, Chemical
Research Area Engineering
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