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Future-proofing CO2 mitigation towards a circular economy: A systematic review on process integration and advanced
Divya Baskaran1,2, Hun-Soo Byun1
1Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Chonnam National University, Yeosu, Jeonnam, 59626, South Korea.
Advanced tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and circular economy principles are crucial for reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Integrating these strategies can significantly mitigate global warming and enhance sustainability efforts.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science
Background:
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are a primary driver of global warming, necessitating urgent mitigation strategies.
- Effective CO2 reduction requires integrating circular economy principles and waste management with advanced process optimization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review advanced process integration and optimization tools for CO2 emission mitigation.
- To evaluate the applications and limitations of various technologies including AI, IoT, and blockchain.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of existing literature on process integration and optimization tools.
- Analysis of applications and limitations of pinch analysis, P-graph, AI, CASD, IoT, and blockchain frameworks.
- Evaluation of AI's potential CO2 savings and its integration with CASD and IoT.
Main Results:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) alone could save 2.6-5.3 gigatonnes of CO2 by 2030.
- Integration of AI with computer-aided sustainable design (CASD) and Internet-of-Things (IoT) enables advanced mitigation.
- Circular economy measures for waste-driven CO2 reduction are under-represented in policies due to complexity.
Conclusions:
- Advanced tools and circular economy approaches are vital for effective CO2 reduction.
- Comprehensive carbon-offset frameworks, green finance, and interdisciplinary collaboration are recommended.
- Future research should focus on data quality, economic feasibility, and decision-support frameworks for scalable solutions.
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