Perturbations and 3R in carbon management

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Biotechnology

Background:

• Global carbon cycle perturbations in biological, geological, and oceanic pools are often overlooked.
• Natural and anthropogenic events significantly affect carbon data, impacting sustainability assessments.
• Current carbon management plans require integration of these perturbations for effective strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review global carbon cycle perturbations and their impact on carbon data.
• To analyze existing carbon management options, focusing on the 3R principle (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle).
• To propose novel hybrid methods combining biological and chemical processes for enhanced carbon management.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of carbon cycle perturbations and management strategies.
• Analysis of current general and experimental carbon management approaches.
• Conceptualization of hybrid biological-chemical processes for carbon valorization.

Main Results:

• Perturbations in carbon pools necessitate a holistic approach to carbon management.
• Existing chemical methods offer high productivity but are energy-intensive and less eco-friendly.
• Biological methods are selective and energy-efficient but have low productivity.

Conclusions:

• A hybrid approach combining biological and chemical processes is crucial for efficient and sustainable carbon management.
• Novel hybrid methods, though hypothetical, offer a foundation for future research and development.
• Addressing carbon cycle perturbations is key to developing robust carbon management plans.