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  • Biotechnology
  • Green Chemistry
  • Catalysis

Background:

  • Carbon dioxide (CO2) is recognized as a greenhouse gas and a potential feedstock for chemical synthesis.
  • Biological processes offer models for efficient CO2 conversion into valuable products.
  • Enzymatic CO2 reduction presents a viable pathway for producing sustainable fuels like methanol.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advances in constructing multi-enzymatic systems for CO2 reduction to methanol.
  • To discuss integrated methods for enhancing CO2 conversion efficiency.
  • To address challenges in cost-effectiveness, material regeneration, and product yield.

Main Methods:

  • Construction of multi-enzymatic systems for in vitro CO2 reduction.
  • Integration of different methods to optimize the conversion process.
  • Analysis of technological challenges and potential solutions.

Main Results:

  • Development of competitive multi-enzymatic systems for CO2 to methanol conversion.
  • Presentation of integrated approaches to tackle process limitations.
  • Focus on improving cost-effectiveness and product yields.

Conclusions:

  • Enzymatic CO2 reduction is a promising strategy for producing bio-based methanol.
  • Further research is needed to overcome technological hurdles for industrial application.
  • Optimized enzymatic systems can contribute to sustainable chemical production and fuel alternatives.