Carbon Dioxide Utilisation: Faraday Discussion 230

Carbon dioxide (CO2) utilization is a key part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, turning CO2 into valuable products like chemicals, polymers, and fuels. Research and commercialization have increased rapidly since the 2015 Faraday Discussion on CO2 utilization, and this interdisciplinary volume aims to advance the field by collating developments in science and engineering. Topics covered include thermal catalytic conversion, accelerated mineralization, life cycle and upscaling, and emerging technologies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 430 pages
Publication date: 09 August 2021
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Carbon dioxide (CO2) utilization holds immense significance in the ongoing efforts to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. By converting CO2 into commercially viable products, such as chemicals, polymers, building materials, and fuels, we can effectively reduce our carbon footprint. Once activated, CO2 can be transformed into valuable resources for chemical feedstocks, intermediates, and value-added products.

The recent Faraday Discussion on CO2 utilization has sparked a surge in global research output and commercialization. This interdisciplinary volume aims to compile the advancements made across science and engineering, with the ultimate goal of exploring how further advancements can be achieved.

Within this comprehensive volume, various topics are covered, including:

Thermal Catalytic Conversion: This process involves using heat or catalysts to convert CO2 into valuable chemicals and fuels. It offers a promising route to efficient CO2 utilization and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Accelerated Mineralization: This technique involves the rapid conversion of CO2 into minerals, such as calcium carbonate, which can be used in various industries, including cement production and environmental remediation.

Life Cycle and Upscaling: Understanding the life cycle of CO2 utilization, from extraction to product development, is crucial for scaling up and achieving commercial viability. This includes exploring technologies for CO2 capture, transportation, and storage.

Emerging Technologies: As research and innovation continue, new and emerging technologies are emerging that hold the potential to revolutionize CO2 utilization. These include carbon capture and storage, bioenergy, and chemical recycling.

By addressing these topics and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, this volume aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of CO2 utilization and its potential to contribute to a sustainable future.

Weight: 796g
Dimension: 163 x 240 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839164026