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Abstract
With fossil fuels still predicted to contribute close to 80 % of the primary energy consumption by 2040, methods to limit further CO2 emissions in the atmosphere are urgently needed to avoid the catastrophic scenarios associated with global warming. In parallel with improvements in energy efficiency and CO2 storage, the conversion of CO2 has emerged as a complementary route with significant potential. In this work we present the direct thermo‐catalytic conversion of CO2 to hydrocarbons using a novel iron nanoparticle–carbon nanotube (Fe@CNT) catalyst. We adopted a holistic and systematic approach to CO2 conversion by integrating process optimization—identifying reaction conditions to maximize conversion and selectivity towards long chain hydrocarbons and/or short olefins—with catalyst optimization through the addition of promoters. The result is the production of valuable hydrocarbons in a manner that can approach carbon neutrality under realistic industrial process conditions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4064-4072 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | ChemSusChem |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 23 |
Early online date | 13 Nov 2015 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Dec 2015 |
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Nano-Integration of Metal-Organic Frameworks and Catalysis for the Uptake and Utilisation of CO2
Marken, F., Burrows, A., Cameron, P., Edler, K., Hammond, G., Jones, M., Mattia, D., McManus, M., Pascu, S., Plucinski, P. & Raithby, P.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/05/10 → 14/02/14
Project: Research council
Profiles
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Matthew Jones
- Department of Chemistry - Deputy Dean (Acting Dean)
- Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies (CSCT)
Person: Research & Teaching
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Davide Mattia
- Centre for Advanced Separations Engineering (CASE)
- Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies (CSCT)
- Department of Chemical Engineering - Professor
- Water Innovation and Research Centre (WIRC)
- Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Faculty of Engineering and Design - Deputy Dean
Person: Research & Teaching
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Marcelle McManus
- Department of Mechanical Engineering - Professor
- Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies (CSCT)
- Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment
- Water Innovation and Research Centre (WIRC)
- Institute for Policy Research (IPR)
- Centre for Doctoral Training in Decarbonisation of the Built Environment (dCarb)
- Institute for Mathematical Innovation (IMI)
- Made Smarter Innovation: Centre for People-Led Digitalisation
Person: Research & Teaching
Equipment
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MC2-Electron Microscopy (EM)
Material and Chemical Characterisation (MC2)Facility/equipment: Technology type