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Carbon dioxide recycling: emerging large-scale technologies with industrial potential
Elsje Alessandra Quadrelli1, Gabriele Centi, Jean-Luc Duplan
1Université de Lyon, ICL, C2P2 UMR 5265 LCOMS (CNRS-CPE Lyon-Univ. Lyon 1), Ecole Supérieure de Chimie Physique Electronique de Lyon, 43 Bd du 11 Novembre 1918, BP 2077, 69616 Villeurbanne cedex, France. quadrelli@cpe.fr
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|September 17, 2011
Summary
This review explores chemical recycling of carbon dioxide (CO2), focusing on emerging industrial-scale projects. CO2 conversion offers a pathway for sustainable energy and chemical production using renewable resources.
Area of Science:
- Green Chemistry and Sustainable Energy Solutions
- Chemical Engineering and Industrial Processes
Background:
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) utilization is crucial for sustainable development.
- Existing reviews provide foundational knowledge on CO2 conversion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an updated overview of CO2 chemical utilization.
- To focus on large-volume, (pre-)industrial scale projects and emerging technologies.
- To highlight CO2 conversion as a "drop-in" renewable energy solution.
Main Methods:
- Review of inorganic mineralization routes.
- Analysis of organic carboxylation reactions.
- Assessment of CO2 reduction and biochemical conversion pathways.
Main Results:
- Identification of emerging (pre-)industrial scale CO2 utilization projects.
- Demonstration of CO2 conversion for "drop-in" renewable energy storage and transport.
- Overview of diverse chemical utilization strategies including mineralization, carboxylation, reduction, and biochemical conversion.
Conclusions:
- CO2 chemical utilization is advancing towards industrial relevance.
- CO2 conversion can integrate renewable energy into existing infrastructure.
- CO2 conversion is a key strategy for sustainable chemical and energy production.
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