Carbon Dioxide to Chemicals and Fuels

Outlines current research and options available for the conversion of a greenhouse gas to useful fuels and chemicals

M. Aulice Scibioh (Author), B. Viswanathan (Author)

9780444639967, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 5 January 2018

510 pages
23.4 x 19 x 3.2 cm, 1.06 kg

Carbon Dioxide to Chemicals and Fuels provides a snapshot of the present status of this rapidly growing field, examining ongoing breakthroughs in research and development, motivations, innovations and their respective impacts and perspectives. It also covers in detail the existing technical barriers to achieving key goals in this area. This book details the various methods, both currently available and potential, for conversion of CO2 into fuels and chemicals. With explanation of concepts and their applications, Carbon Dioxide to Chemicals and Fuels offers an interdisciplinary approach that draws on and clarifies the most recent research trends.

1. CO2 Conversion - Relevance and Importance 2. Surface Chemistry of CO2 3. CO2 Capture and Storage 4. Homogeneous Hydrogenation of CO2 5. Heterogeneous Hydrogenation of CO2 6. Biochemical Reduction of CO2 7. Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 8. Photochemical Reduction of CO2 9. Photo-electrochemical Reduction of CO2 10. Perspectives - CO2 Conversion to Fuels and Chemicals

Subject Areas: Chemical engineering [TDCB]