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Advances in Hydrogen-Driven Bicarbonate Conversion to Formic Acid and Formate Salts
Ayushi Tyagi1, Shaifali Bhardwaj1,2, Anil Kumar Sinha1,2
1Biofuels Divison, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248005, India.
Chemsuschem
|May 14, 2025
Summary
Rising carbon dioxide levels drive demand for carbon capture and utilization. Converting bicarbonate, derived from CO2, into valuable chemicals like formic acid offers a sustainable solution for climate change mitigation.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Chemistry
- Catalysis
Background:
- Accelerating climate change, evidenced by record-high carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations.
- Growing need for effective carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies.
- Formic acid as a key chemical intermediate and potential hydrogen carrier.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review hydrogen-driven bicarbonate conversion pathways.
- To explore various catalytic methods for CO2 utilization.
- To assess the potential of these technologies for a carbon-neutral future.
Main Methods:
- Electrocatalysis
- Thermocatalysis
- Photocatalysis
- Homogeneous catalysis
- Enzymatic catalysis
Main Results:
- Bicarbonate reduction offers a more accessible route than direct CO2 hydrogenation.
- Electrocatalysis demonstrates high efficiency (90% Faradaic efficiency).
- Photocatalytic and enzymatic methods face challenges in quantum yield and scalability.
Conclusions:
- Catalytic conversion of bicarbonate presents a viable strategy for CO2 utilization.
- Further research is needed to optimize photocatalytic and enzymatic approaches.
- Advancements in these technologies are crucial for achieving a sustainable, carbon-neutral future.
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