Journal of Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 13, 2024
ABSTRACT
Pressure‐sensitive
adhesives
(PSAs)
are
widely
used
in
daily
life,
but
their
poor
degradability
poses
significant
challenges
to
sustainable
development.
To
address
this,
we
synthesized
a
polycarbonate,
PPCB,
using
carbon
dioxide
and
propylene
oxide
as
raw
materials,
incorporating
rigid
benzene
rings
ester
functional
groups.
PPCB
exhibited
T
d,−5%
,
d,max
that
were
58.5%
30.7%
higher
than
those
of
polypropylene
carbonate
(PPC),
respectively.
Its
highest
tensile
strength
was
55%
PPC,
while
its
elongation
at
break
decreased
from
421%
165%.
The
180°
peel
reached
5.2
±
0.56
N
/cm,
surpassing
some
commercial
products
such
Duct‐tape.
demonstrated
high
stable
adhesion
(~52
)
on
various
substrates.
skin
tissue
26.6
1.6
kPa,
significantly
commercially
available
fibrin
glue.
Rheological
studies
indicated
maintained
viscosity
throughout
the
testing
process,
with
lap
shear
close
4.56
MPa.
Additionally,
showed
excellent
degradability,
water
absorption
rate
weight
loss.
also
good
biocompatibility,
cell
viability
greater
90%.
has
potential
become
novel
degradable
PSA,
providing
new
solution
for
environmental
sustainability.
Nano Materials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 1, 2024
The
electrochemical
conversion
of
carbon
dioxide
into
valuable
products
is
pivotal
for
maintaining
the
global
cycle
and
mitigating
warming.
This
review
explores
advancements
in
CO2
conversion,
particularly
focusing
on
producing
methanol,
ethanol,
n-propanol
using
various
catalysts
such
as
metals,
metal
oxides,
alloys,
organic
frameworks.
Additionally,
it
covers
photoelectrochemical
(PEC)
alcohols.
primary
objective
to
identify
efficient
electrocatalysts
production,
prioritizing
selectivity,
stability,
Faradaic
efficiency
(FE),
current
density.
Notable
include
PtxZn
nanoalloys,
which
exhibit
an
FE
∼81.4
%
methanol
trimetallic
Pt/Pb/Zn
aimed
at
reducing
Pt
costs
while
enhancing
catalyst
stability
durability.
Metal
oxide
like
thin
film
Cu2O/CuO
nickel
foam
Cu2O/ZnO
achieve
values
∼38
∼16.6
respectively.
Copper-based
metal-organic
frameworks,
Cu@
Cu2O,
demonstrate
∼45
production.
Similarly,
Ag0.14/Cu0.86
Cu–Zn
alloys
FEs
∼63
∼46.6
%,
respectively,
ethanol
Notably,
production
via
Pd–Cu
alloy
graphene/ZnO/Cu2O
yields
∼13.7
∼23
Furthermore,
discusses
recent
PEC
reactor
design,
photoelectrodes,
reaction
mechanisms,
By
evaluating
these
devices
liquid
fuel
addresses
challenges
prospects
obtaining
products.
Frontiers in Chemical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
7
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Sorption-enhanced
dimethyl
ether
synthesis
(SEDMES)
is
a
powerful
technology
to
produce
(DME)
from
captured
CO
2
and
renewable
H
.
In
situ
water
by-product
removal
by
zeolites
shifts
the
thermodynamic
equilibrium
of
reaction
towards
product
formation.
Sorption
enhancement
proved
provide
single-pass
conversion
above
90%.
This
work
presents
modelling
study
SEDMES
process
optimize
its
performance
under
varying
conditions.
A
universal
cycle
was
designed
fulfil
requirement
continuous
DME
production
as
well
feed
purge
flows.
The
design
based
on
state-of-the-art
pilot
plant
commissioned
TNO
in
2023,
located
Petten,
Netherlands.
Multiple
Pareto
fronts
were
generated
express
trade-offs
between
productivity
carbon
selectivity
for
first
time.
impact
such
parameters
operating
pressure,
duration,
amount
inert
gases,
tube
geometry
flow
rate
analysed.
general
trend
increased
at
higher
pressure
observed
analyzed
relevant
durations.
However,
this
enhanced
comes
with
negative
side
effect
loss
associated
elevated
operation.
be
tolerant
high
concentrations
gases
N
2,
reducing
need
extensive
pretreatment
steps.
lower
found
positively
DME,
which
promising
operation
intermittent
Finally,
even
minor
increase
diameter
reduced
Gas
Hourly
Space
Velocity
(GHSV),
enhancing
manner
comparable
rates.
Maximum
increases
2.2
kg/h
50.2%
20
bar
3.6
88.5%
50
bar.
optimal
duration
these
points
also
113
233
min,
respectively.
Applied Physics Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(2)
Published: April 2, 2025
Carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
reduction
to
value-added
chemicals
for
sustainable
and
clean
energy
is
hindered
by
its
considerable
ionization
potential
(IP)
negative
adiabatic
electron
affinity
(EA),
which
makes
CO2
a
chemically
inert
molecule,
leading
challenging
unfavorable
conversion
under
ambient
conditions.
To
cope
with
this
challenge,
novel
catalysts
have
been
developed
lower
the
activation
reactions.
However,
low
activity,
selectivity,
deactivation
of
limit
their
industrial
applications.
This
scenario
demands
development
next-generation,
highly
active,
selective,
long-term
stable
based
on
reaction
mechanism
microkinetics.
review
summarizes
unifies
current
catalyst
design
concepts
thermochemical
C1
products
via
heterogenous
catalysis.
In
addition,
recommendations
are
made
leverage
thermal-catalysis
knowledge
plasma-activated
catalysts.
Four
reactions
were
reviewed
analyzed
producing
single-carbon
(C1)
organic
products,
including
reverse
water
gas
shift
(RWGS)
reaction,
dry
reforming
methane
(DRM),
methanation,
hydrogenation.
Each
section
focuses
one
elaborate
status
experimental
computational-based
catalysts,
unsupported
mono-metals,
supported
mono-
bimetallic
catalysis,
transition
carbide
depending
followed
causes
deactivation.
Finally,
directions
future
outlined
translate
thermal
catalysis
at
specific
level
rational
catalyze
non-thermal
plasma
(NTP)
catalytic
system.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(8), P. 1883 - 1883
Published: April 8, 2025
This
paper
provides
a
comprehensive
review
of
the
integration
carbon
capture,
utilization,
and
storage
(CCUS)
technologies
in
waste-to-energy
(WtE)
plants,
specifically
focusing
on
incineration,
most
adopted
process
for
managing
residual
waste
fractions
that
cannot
be
recycled.
The
examines
current
CO2
capture
technologies,
including
widely
used
monoethanolamine
(MEA)
absorption
method,
explores
emerging
alternatives
such
as
molten
carbonate
fuel
cells
oxyfuel
combustion.
Additionally,
discusses
management
options
captured
CO2,
exploring
both
(CCS)
utilization
(CCU)
options,
with
focus
projects
involving
from
WtE
plants
potential
its
use
sectors
like
chemicals,
construction
materials,
synthetic
fuels.
Currently,
only
four
large-scale
worldwide
have
successfully
implemented
combined
capacity
approximately
78,000
tons
per
year.
However,
numerous
feasibility
studies
pilot-scale
are
ongoing,
particularly
northern
Europe,
countries
Norway,
Netherlands,
Sweden,
United
Kingdom,
Finland
leading
way
development
storage,
strategies
within
sector.
further
techno-economic
issues
CCUS
implementation,
energy
demands
associated
costs.
MEA
systems
leads
to
significant
penalties,
reducing
plant
efficiency
by
up
40%.
alternative
advanced
amines
calcium
looping,
could
provide
more
cost-effective
solutions
improving
overall
Life
cycle
assessment
indicate
has
significantly
reduce
emissions,
but
achievable
environmental
benefits
depend
factors
consumption,
efficiency,
system
integration.
Overall,
while
implementation
presents
mitigation
may
also
exploited
achieve
other
benefits,
requirements
economic
viability
remain
challenging.