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  • Environmental Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Growing urgency for climate change mitigation solutions.
  • Increasing global interest and investment in carbon dioxide utilization (CDU).
  • Need for a structured approach to assess CDU technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the Faraday Discussion on carbon dioxide utilization.
  • To provide a framework for understanding the necessity and scope of CDU.
  • To identify key challenges and requirements for advancing CDU.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of current trends in CDU.
  • Analysis of market, policy, and technological landscapes.
  • Expert discussions and consensus building.

Main Results:

  • CDU is emerging as a significant climate-relevant strategy.
  • Rapid growth observed in CDU publications, investments, and policy actions.
  • Identification of critical technological and boundary condition needs for CDU.

Conclusions:

  • Carbon dioxide utilization presents a vital pathway for climate action.
  • Advancing CDU requires addressing technological, economic, and policy hurdles.
  • Collaborative efforts are essential to accelerate the deployment of CDU solutions.