This book surveys the current research on CO2 conversion processes and shows that these can close the carbon cycle as part of a circular economy. The technical and economic feasibility of these processes are examined together and current scientific challenges are signposted, which will guide future R&D. Technology sustainability is key for meeting and keeping decarbonization goals in the long term. However, considering economic and environmental sustainability individually is not enough. An integral view of sustainability that incorporates an energy term in the equation is needed. This book brings this concept to the fore.
Author(s): Maria Magdalena Ramirez-Corredores, Mireya R. Goldwasser, Eduardo Falabella de Sousa Aguiar
Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 174
City: Cham
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgement
Highlights and Graphic Abstract
Highlights
Graphic Abstract
Contents
Abbreviations and Acronyms
List of Figures
1 Carbon Dioxide and Climate Change
1.1 Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change
1.2 Carbon Dioxide
References
2 Decarbonization
2.1 Introduction
2.2 CO2 Inorganic Valorization
2.2.1 Carbonation
2.2.2 Urea Synthesis
2.3 CO2 Organic Valorization
2.3.1 Synthesis Gas (Syngas) Production
2.3.2 CO2 Hydrogenation
2.3.3 Carboxylation Reactions
2.3.4 CO2 Incorporation in Renewable Feedstocks
2.3.5 Artificial Photosynthesis
2.4 End-Products and End-Users
2.4.1 Steel and Metallurgical Sector
2.4.2 Cement Industry
2.4.3 Oil and Gas Industry/Fossil Fuels
2.4.4 Health Sector
2.4.5 Environmental Applications
2.5 Source of Energy and Energy Requirement Improvements
2.6 Net-Zero Pathways
References
3 Sustainable Circularity
3.1 Definitions
3.2 Closing the Carbon Cycle
3.2.1 Bioeconomy: Role of Renewable Resources
3.2.2 Paths to Sustainability
References
4 Perspectives and Future Views
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Challenges, Needs and Gaps
4.2.1 Challenges and Needs
4.2.2 Gaps
4.3 Envisioned Future
4.4 Final Remarks
References
