Читать книгу CO2 Hydrogenation Catalysis - Группа авторов - Страница 22

CO₂ utilization will play a crucial role in achieving the internationally agreed climate and energy goals. In particular, the conversion of CO₂ to fuels and chemicals will be of significant importance. However, these technologies are still in their infancy, and the following issues require consideration and technological improvements:

1 (i) Supply of H2 and power from renewables.

2 (ii) Cost reduction, mainly for the supply of low‐carbon H2.

3 (iii) Political support to shift from a fossil‐based to CO2‐based economy.

4 (iv) Highly efficient catalysts to minimize energy usage for the valorization of CO2.

In addition, critical evaluation from an LCA perspective will be necessary.

In any case, the spread and expansion of renewable energy are essential, which, in turn, require energy storage and transport. CO₂‐based fuels produced by CO₂ hydrogenation will contribute to these needs. Therefore, further research into CO₂ hydrogenation is necessary from a standpoint of both fundamental science and application. In this respect, we believe the focus of this book on the hydrogenation/electroreduction of CO₂ to formic acid and methanol as chemicals and fuels using homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts will be of interest to many scientists. It will serve as motivation for studying the development of catalysts for the hydrogenation of CO₂ as a fuel and bulk chemical. In addition, the challenge of activating unreactive CO₂ will stimulate the curiosity and creativity of chemists.