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Chernyak SA, Corda M, Dath JP, Ordomsky VV, Khodakov AY. Light olefin synthesis from a diversity of renewable and fossil feedstocks: state-of the-art and outlook. Chem Soc Rev 2022; 51:7994-8044. [PMID: 36043509 DOI: 10.1039/d1cs01036k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Light olefins are important feedstocks and platform molecules for the chemical industry. Their synthesis has been a research priority in both academia and industry. There are many different approaches to the synthesis of these compounds, which differ by the choice of raw materials, catalysts and reaction conditions. The goals of this review are to highlight the most recent trends in light olefin synthesis and to perform a comparative analysis of different synthetic routes using several quantitative characteristics: selectivity, productivity, severity of operating conditions, stability, technological maturity and sustainability. Traditionally, on an industrial scale, the cracking of oil fractions has been used to produce light olefins. Methanol-to-olefins, alkane direct or oxidative dehydrogenation technologies have great potential in the short term and have already reached scientific and technological maturities. Major progress should be made in the field of methanol-mediated CO and CO2 direct hydrogenation to light olefins. The electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to light olefins is a very attractive process in the long run due to the low reaction temperature and possible use of sustainable electricity. The application of modern concepts such as electricity-driven process intensification, looping, CO2 management and nanoscale catalyst design should lead in the near future to more environmentally friendly, energy efficient and selective large-scale technologies for light olefin synthesis.
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- Sergei A Chernyak
- University of Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, University of Artois, UMR 8181 - UCCS - Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide, Lille, France.
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- University of Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, University of Artois, UMR 8181 - UCCS - Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide, Lille, France.
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- Direction Recherche & Développement, TotalEnergies SE, TotalEnergies One Tech Belgium, Zone Industrielle Feluy C, B-7181 Seneffe, Belgium
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- University of Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, University of Artois, UMR 8181 - UCCS - Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide, Lille, France.
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- University of Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, University of Artois, UMR 8181 - UCCS - Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide, Lille, France.
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The growing emission of carbon dioxide (CO2), combined with its ecotoxicity, is the reason for the intensification of research on the new technology of CO2 management. Currently, it is believed that it is not possible to eliminate whole CO2 emissions. However, a sustainable balance sheet is possible. The solution is technologies that use carbon dioxide as a raw material. Many of these methods are based on CO2 methanation, for example, projects such as Power-to-Gas, production of fuels, or polymers. This article presents the concept of using CO2 as a raw material, the catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide to methane, and consideration on CO2 methanation catalysts and their design.
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Konsolakis M, Lykaki M, Stefa S, Carabineiro SAC, Varvoutis G, Papista E, Marnellos GE. CO 2 Hydrogenation over Nanoceria-Supported Transition Metal Catalysts: Role of Ceria Morphology (Nanorods versus Nanocubes) and Active Phase Nature (Co versus Cu). NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 9:E1739. [PMID: 31817667 PMCID: PMC6955880 DOI: 10.3390/nano9121739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Revised: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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In this work we report on the combined impact of active phase nature (M: Co or Cu) and ceria nanoparticles support morphology (nanorods (NR) or nanocubes (NC)) on the physicochemical characteristics and CO2 hydrogenation performance of M/CeO2 composites at atmospheric pressure. It was found that CO2 conversion followed the order: Co/CeO2 > Cu/CeO2 > CeO2, independently of the support morphology. Co/CeO2 catalysts demonstrated the highest CO2 conversion (92% at 450 °C), accompanied by 93% CH4 selectivity. On the other hand, Cu/CeO2 samples were very selective for CO production, exhibiting 52% CO2 conversion and 95% CO selectivity at 380 °C. The results obtained in a wide range of H2:CO2 ratios (1-9) and temperatures (200-500 °C) are reaching in both cases the corresponding thermodynamic equilibrium conversions, revealing the superiority of Co- and Cu-based samples in methanation and reverse water-gas shift (rWGS) reactions, respectively. Moreover, samples supported on ceria nanocubes exhibited higher specific activity (µmol CO2·m-2·s-1) compared to samples of rod-like shape, disclosing the significant role of support morphology, besides that of metal nature (Co or Cu). Results are interpreted on the basis of different textural and redox properties of as-prepared samples in conjunction to the different impact of metal entity (Co or Cu) on CO2 hydrogenation process.
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- Michalis Konsolakis
- School of Production Engineering and Management, Technical University of Crete, GR-73100 Chania, Greece; (M.L.); (S.S.)
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- School of Production Engineering and Management, Technical University of Crete, GR-73100 Chania, Greece; (M.L.); (S.S.)
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- School of Production Engineering and Management, Technical University of Crete, GR-73100 Chania, Greece; (M.L.); (S.S.)
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- Laboratório de Catálise e Materiais (LCM), Laboratório Associado LSRE-LCM, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, GR-50100 Kozani, Greece; (G.V.); (E.P.); (G.E.M.)
- Chemical Process & Energy Resources Institute, Centre for Research & Technology Hellas, GR-57001 Thermi, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, GR-50100 Kozani, Greece; (G.V.); (E.P.); (G.E.M.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, GR-50100 Kozani, Greece; (G.V.); (E.P.); (G.E.M.)
- Chemical Process & Energy Resources Institute, Centre for Research & Technology Hellas, GR-57001 Thermi, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Shafer WD, Jacobs G, Graham UM, Hamdeh HH, Davis BH. Increased CO2 hydrogenation to liquid products using promoted iron catalysts. J Catal 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2018.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Microwave, Ultrasound, and Mechanochemistry: Unconventional Tools that Are Used to Obtain “Smart” Catalysts for CO2 Hydrogenation. Catalysts 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/catal8070262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Stangland EE. Shale Gas Implications for C 2-C 3 Olefin Production: Incumbent and Future Technology. Annu Rev Chem Biomol Eng 2018; 9:341-364. [PMID: 29595999 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-chembioeng-060817-084345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Substantial natural gas liquids recovery from tight shale formations has produced a significant boon for the US chemical industry. As fracking technology improves, shale liquids may represent the same for other geographies. As with any major industry disruption, the advent of shale resources permits both the chemical industry and the community an excellent opportunity to have open, foundational discussions on how both public and private institutions should research, develop, and utilize these resources most sustainably. This review summarizes current chemical industry processes that use ethane and propane from shale gas liquids to produce the two primary chemical olefins of the industry: ethylene and propylene. It also discusses simplified techno-economics related to olefins production from an industry perspective, attempting to provide a mutually beneficial context in which to discuss the next generation of sustainable olefin process development.
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- Eric E Stangland
- Corporate Research & Development, The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan 48674, USA;
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Benrabbah R, Cavaniol C, Liu H, Ognier S, Cavadias S, Gálvez ME, Da Costa P. Plasma DBD activated ceria-zirconia-promoted Ni-catalysts for plasma catalytic CO2 hydrogenation at low temperature. CATAL COMMUN 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.catcom.2016.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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CO2 hydrogenation to methanol using Cu-Zn catalyst supported on reduced graphene oxide nanosheets. J CO2 UTIL 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2016.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Sabatino S, Galia A, Saracco G, Scialdone O. Development of an Electrochemical Process for the Simultaneous Treatment of Wastewater and the Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to Higher Value Products. ChemElectroChem 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.201600475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Simona Sabatino
- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Chimica, Gestionale; Informatica, Meccanica; Università degli studi di Palermo; Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 6 Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Chimica, Gestionale; Informatica, Meccanica; Università degli studi di Palermo; Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 6 Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia; Centre for Sustainable Futures; Corso Trento, 21 10129 Turin Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Chimica, Gestionale; Informatica, Meccanica; Università degli studi di Palermo; Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 6 Italy
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Low temperature hybrid plasma-catalytic methanation over Ni-Ce-Zr hydrotalcite-derived catalysts. CATAL COMMUN 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.catcom.2016.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Scialdone O, Galia A, Nero GL, Proietto F, Sabatino S, Schiavo B. Electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide to formic acid at a tin cathode in divided and undivided cells: effect of carbon dioxide pressure and other operating parameters. Electrochim Acta 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2016.02.079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Seta E, Lotowska WA, Rutkowska IA, Wadas A, Raczkowska A, Nieckarz M, Brzostek K, Kulesza PJ. Polyaniline-Supported Bacterial Biofilms as Active Matrices for Platinum Nanoparticles: Enhancement of Electroreduction of Carbon Dioxide. Aust J Chem 2016. [DOI: 10.1071/ch15744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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A hybrid matrix composed of a porous polyaniline underlayer, a robust bacterial biofilm and a multiwalled carbon nanotube overlayer has been demonstrated to function as highly active support for dispersed Pt catalytic nanoparticles during the electroreduction of carbon dioxide in neutral medium (phosphate buffer at pH 6.1). In contrast with bare Pt nanoparticles (deposited at a glassy carbon substrate), application of the hybrid system produces sizeable CO2-reduction currents in comparison to those originating from hydrogen evolution. The result is consistent with an enhancement in the reduction of carbon dioxide. However, the biofilm-based matrix tends to inhibit the catalytic properties of platinum towards proton discharge (competitive reaction) or even oxygen reduction. The hydrated structure permits easy unimpeded flow of aqueous electrolyte at the electrocatalytic interface. Although application of the polyaniline underlayer can be interpreted in terms of stabilization and improvement of the biofilm adherence, the use of carbon nanotubes facilitates electron transfer to Pt catalytic sites. It is apparent from the voltammetric stripping-type analytical experiments that, although formation of some methanol and methanoic acid cannot be excluded, carbon monoxide seems to be the main CO2-reduction product.
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Linares N, Silvestre-Albero AM, Serrano E, Silvestre-Albero J, García-Martínez J. Mesoporous materials for clean energy technologies. Chem Soc Rev 2015; 43:7681-717. [PMID: 24699503 DOI: 10.1039/c3cs60435g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 214] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Alternative energy technologies are greatly hindered by significant limitations in materials science. From low activity to poor stability, and from mineral scarcity to high cost, the current materials are not able to cope with the significant challenges of clean energy technologies. However, recent advances in the preparation of nanomaterials, porous solids, and nanostructured solids are providing hope in the race for a better, cleaner energy production. The present contribution critically reviews the development and role of mesoporosity in a wide range of technologies, as this provides for critical improvements in accessibility, the dispersion of the active phase and a higher surface area. Relevant examples of the development of mesoporosity by a wide range of techniques are provided, including the preparation of hierarchical structures with pore systems in different scale ranges. Mesoporosity plays a significant role in catalysis, especially in the most challenging processes where bulky molecules, like those obtained from biomass or highly unreactive species, such as CO2 should be transformed into most valuable products. Furthermore, mesoporous materials also play a significant role as electrodes in fuel and solar cells and in thermoelectric devices, technologies which are benefiting from improved accessibility and a better dispersion of materials with controlled porosity.
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- Noemi Linares
- Laboratorio de Nanotecnología Molecular, Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Universidad de Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain.
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Lin J, Hou Y, Zheng Y, Wang X. Integration of [(Co(bpy)3]2+Electron Mediator with Heterogeneous Photocatalysts for CO2Conversion. Chem Asian J 2014; 9:2468-74. [DOI: 10.1002/asia.201402303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Bothra P, Periyasamy G, Pati SK. Methane formation from the hydrogenation of carbon dioxide on Ni(110) surface--a density functional theoretical study. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2013; 15:5701-6. [PMID: 23474913 DOI: 10.1039/c3cp44495c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The complete hydrogenation mechanisms of CO2 are explored on Ni(110) surface catalyst using density functional theory. We have studied the possible hydrogenation mechanism to form product methane from the stable adsorption-co-adsorption intermediates of CO2 and H2 on Ni(110) surface. Our computations clearly elucidate that the mechanism for the formation of methyl, methoxy and methane moieties from carbon dioxide on the nickel catalyst. Moreover, our studies clearly show that the methane formation via hydroxyl carbonyl intermediate requires a lower energy barrier than via carbon monoxide and formate intermediates on the Ni(110) surface.
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- Pallavi Bothra
- New Chemistry Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore, India
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Renewable Syngas Production via Dry Reforming of Methane. CO2: A VALUABLE SOURCE OF CARBON 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4471-5119-7_3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Ni–Al layered double hydroxides as catalyst precursors for CO2 removal by methanation. REACTION KINETICS MECHANISMS AND CATALYSIS 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/s11144-011-0378-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Nieskens DL, Ferrari D, Liu Y, Kolonko R. The conversion of carbon dioxide and hydrogen into methanol and higher alcohols. CATAL COMMUN 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.catcom.2011.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Zangeneh FT, Sahebdelfar S, Ravanchi MT. Conversion of carbon dioxide to valuable petrochemicals: An approach to clean development mechanism. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s1003-9953(10)60191-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Nanostructured Electrodes and Devices for Converting Carbon Dioxide Back to Fuels: Advances and Perspectives. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY THROUGH NANOTECHNOLOGY 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/978-0-85729-638-2_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Wang W, Wang S, Ma X, Gong J. Recent advances in catalytic hydrogenation of carbon dioxide. Chem Soc Rev 2011; 40:3703-27. [DOI: 10.1039/c1cs15008a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2317] [Impact Index Per Article: 178.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Hurley S, Li H, Xu CC. Effects of impregnated metal ions on air/CO2-gasification of woody biomass. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2010; 101:9301-9307. [PMID: 20667716 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2010.06.123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2010] [Revised: 06/21/2010] [Accepted: 06/26/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Several impregnated metal ions (Fe (III), Co (II), Ni (II), and Ru (IV)) and a raw iron ore (natural limonite) were examined as catalysts for gasification of pine sawdust in air/CO(2) at 700 and 800 degrees C. The yields of char and tar both increased with increasing CO(2) content in the feed gas. All the impregnated metal ions, in particular Ni (II), Co (II) and Ru (IV), were very effective for promoting biomass gasification in CO(2), leading to greatly reduced yields of tar and char accompanied by significantly enhanced formation of CO and H(2). At 800 degrees C, the impregnation of Fe (III), Ni (II), Co (II) or Ru (IV) led to almost complete conversion of the solid biomass into gas/liquid products, producing an extremely low char yield (<1-4 wt.%), and a very high yield of combustible gas (from 51.7 wt.% for Fe to 84 wt.% for Ru). The tar yield reduced from 32.1 wt.% without catalyst to 19-27 wt.% with the impregnated metal ions.
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- Scott Hurley
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
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Solar fuels from water and CO2 are a topic of current large scientific and industrial interest. Research advances on bioroutes, concentrated solar thermal and low-temperature conversion using semiconductors and a photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) approach, are critically discussed and compared in an attempt to define challenges and current limits and to identify the priorities on which focus research and development (R&D). The need to produce fuels that are easy to transport and store, which can be integrated into the existing energy infrastructure, is emphasized. The role of solar fuels produced from CO2 in comparison with solar H2 is analyzed. Solar fuels are complementary to solar to electrical energy conversion, but they still need intensified R&D before possible commercialization.
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- Gabriele Centi
- Dipartimento di Chimica Industriale ed Ingegneria dei Materiali, University of Messina and INSTM/CASPE (Laboratory of Catalysis for Sustainable Production and Energy), Salita Sperone 31, 98166 Messina, Italy.
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Problems and perspectives in nanostructured carbon-based electrodes for clean and sustainable energy. Catal Today 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2009.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Centi G, Perathoner S. Opportunities and prospects in the chemical recycling of carbon dioxide to fuels. Catal Today 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2009.07.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1060] [Impact Index Per Article: 70.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Energy is the most important issue of the 21st century. About 85% of our energy comes from fossil fuels, a finite resource unevenly distributed beneath the Earth's surface. Reserves of fossil fuels are progressively decreasing, and their continued use produces harmful effects such as pollution that threatens human health and greenhouse gases associated with global warming. Prompt global action to solve the energy crisis is therefore needed. To pursue such an action, we are urged to save energy and to use energy in more efficient ways, but we are also forced to find alternative energy sources, the most convenient of which is solar energy for several reasons. The sun continuously provides the Earth with a huge amount of energy, fairly distributed all over the world. Its enormous potential as a clean, abundant, and economical energy source, however, cannot be exploited unless it is converted into useful forms of energy. This Review starts with a brief description of the mechanism at the basis of the natural photosynthesis and, then, reports the results obtained so far in the field of photochemical conversion of solar energy. The "grand challenge" for chemists is to find a convenient means for artificial conversion of solar energy into fuels. If chemists succeed to create an artificial photosynthetic process, "... life and civilization will continue as long as the sun shines!", as the Italian scientist Giacomo Ciamician forecast almost one hundred years ago.
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- Vincenzo Balzani
- Dipartimento di Chimica "G. Ciamician", Università di Bologna, Via Selmi 2 40126 Bologna, Italy.
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Song C. Global challenges and strategies for control, conversion and utilization of CO2 for sustainable development involving energy, catalysis, adsorption and chemical processing. Catal Today 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2006.02.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1340] [Impact Index Per Article: 74.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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