About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Energy Technologies and CO2 Management: Resource Efficient Processes
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| Presentation Title |
Renewable Carbon Conversion: Catalytic Routes for Synthetic Fuel Generation from CO₂ |
| Author(s) |
Emo Obadiah, Ikhazuagbe Hilary Ifijen, Bala Anegbe |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Bala Anegbe |
| Abstract Scope |
The catalytic conversion of captured CO₂ into synthetic fuels using renewable energy is a cornerstone of sustainable carbon management. This mini-review surveys the state-of-the-art catalytic processes for transforming CO₂ into liquid and gaseous e-fuels, including methanol, methane, and higher hydrocarbons. It emphasizes heterogeneous catalysts such as Cu-based, Ni-based, and metal-organic frameworks tailored for CO₂ activation and hydrogenation. The integration of green hydrogen produced via water electrolysis with CO₂ reduction technologies is highlighted as a pathway to achieve carbon neutrality. Process intensification through reactor design and coupling with renewable electricity sources is critically analyzed. Challenges such as catalyst stability, selectivity, and energy efficiency are discussed alongside emerging strategies involving photocatalysis and electrocatalysis. This review underscores the role of catalytic CO₂ valorization in enabling circular carbon economies and decarbonizing the transportation sector. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |