Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Abstract
The
unique
characteristics
of
carbon
materials
make
them
flexible
for
applications
in
heterogeneous
catalysis.
Their
interest
is
expanding
the
conscious
efforts
being
made
toward
sustainable
fuel
production.
A
notable
application
heterogenous
conversion
CO
2
to
liquid
fuels,
which
exploits
materials,
taking
advantage
their
electronic
configurations,
high
surface
area,
pore
properties,
and
synergistic
role
In
this
review,
a
critical
overview
rapidly
developing
field
presented.
Various
allotropes
derivatives,
as
well
some
strategies
fabricating
carbon‐based
catalysts
are
keenly
highlighted
within
thermal‐,
electro‐,
photocatalytic
fuels.
Distinct
emphasis
placed
on
different
by
investigating
synergy
attained
at
catalyst
interfaces,
physicochemical
properties
attained,
influence
enhancing
specific
fuels
synthesis.
Finally,
work
concluded,
followed
an
outlook
detailing
key
challenges
that
need
addressing.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 1616 - 1624
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
An
original
kinetic
model
is
proposed
for
the
direct
production
of
light
olefins
by
hydrogenation
CO2/CO
(COx)
mixtures
over
an
In2O3–ZrO2/SAPO-34
tandem
catalyst,
quantifying
deactivation
coke.
The
reaction
network
comprises
12
individual
reactions,
and
quantified
with
expressions
dependent
on
concentration
methanol
(as
coke
precursor)
H2O
H2
agents
attenuating
formation).
experimental
results
were
obtained
in
a
fixed-bed
reactor
under
following
conditions:
mass
ratio,
0/1–1/0;
350–425
°C;
20–50
bar;
H2/COx
1–3;
CO2/COx
0–1;
space
time,
0–10
gIn2O3–ZrO2
h
molC–1,
0–20
gSAPO-34
molC–1;
up
to
500
h;
CH3OH
feed,
5%
vol.
utility
further
scale-up
studies
demonstrated
its
application
optimizing
process
variables
(temperature,
pressure,
ratio).
predicts
olefin
yield
higher
than
7%
(selectivity
above
60%),
COx
conversion
12%
CO2
16%
at
415
°C
50
bar,
=
0.5
feed.
Additionally,
analysis
effect
In2O3–ZrO2
SAPO-34
loading
configuration
catalyst
conducted,
yielding
17%
complete
full
water
removal
conditions.
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(16), P. 19677 - 19687
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
ZnZrOx
solid
solution
is
a
promising
catalyst
for
the
hydrogenation
of
CO2
to
methanol,
but
precise
design
nanostructure
enhance
catalytic
performance
remains
significant
challenge.
Herein,
ZnZrOx-based
(ZnZrOx-MD)
nanoparticle
with
uniform
metal
dispersion
and
remarkable
activation
ability
was
developed
via
calcination
metal–organic
frameworks
[MOFs,
viz.,
PCN-223(Zn)]
mixed
(Zr
Zn)
as
precursors.
It
found
that
ZnZrOx-MD
outperformed
its
counterparts
prepared
using
traditional
deposition–precipitation
method
(ZnZrOx-TD).
Furthermore,
effects
micromorphology
crystal
composition
on
were
systematically
investigated.
Comprehensive
characterization
results
reveal
contained
abundant
oxygen
vacancies,
large
specific
surface
area,
dispersion,
which
collectively
contributed
excellent
performance,
resulting
in
high
methanol
selectivity
77.2%
at
320
°C.
In
situ
DRIFTS
experiments
confirm
mechanism
over
catalysts
involved
initial
formation
HCOO*
species,
followed
by
subsequent
generate
CH3O*
ultimately
produce
methanol.
Overall,
this
work
highlights
potential
benefits
MOFs
thermal
decomposition
precursors
fabrication
solid-state
unique
properties.
Processes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 314 - 314
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
The
rising
levels
of
atmospheric
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
necessitate
urgent
and
effective
strategies
for
its
capture
utilization.
Among
the
various
CO2
valorization
pathways,
conversion
into
methanol
has
gained
considerable
attention
due
to
dual
role
in
reducing
greenhouse
gas
emissions
serving
as
a
renewable
fuel
chemical
feedstock.
This
review
uniquely
combines
bibliometric
analysis
13,289
peer-reviewed
publications
(2012–2023)
with
an
evaluation
Cu-based
catalyst
advancements,
addressing
critical
gaps
literature.
A
highlights
key
trends,
collaborations,
research
field.
catalytic
systems,
noble
metals,
though
highly
active,
are
uneconomical
large-scale
applications,
while
non-noble
such
nickel,
exhibit
limited
activity
undesired
reaction
pathways.
In
comparison,
catalysts
overcome
these
challenges
by
offering
balance
activity,
selectivity,
cost-effectiveness.
Special
emphasis
is
placed
on
insights
thermodynamic
constraints,
emerging
solutions,
potential
directions
future
research.
By
consolidating
current
state
knowledge,
this
identifies
significant
opportunities
advancing
technologies,
particularly
synthesis,
positioning
it
promising
strategy
sustainable
management
energy
production.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Abstract
The
unique
characteristics
of
carbon
materials
make
them
flexible
for
applications
in
heterogeneous
catalysis.
Their
interest
is
expanding
the
conscious
efforts
being
made
toward
sustainable
fuel
production.
A
notable
application
heterogenous
conversion
CO
2
to
liquid
fuels,
which
exploits
materials,
taking
advantage
their
electronic
configurations,
high
surface
area,
pore
properties,
and
synergistic
role
In
this
review,
a
critical
overview
rapidly
developing
field
presented.
Various
allotropes
derivatives,
as
well
some
strategies
fabricating
carbon‐based
catalysts
are
keenly
highlighted
within
thermal‐,
electro‐,
photocatalytic
fuels.
Distinct
emphasis
placed
on
different
by
investigating
synergy
attained
at
catalyst
interfaces,
physicochemical
properties
attained,
influence
enhancing
specific
fuels
synthesis.
Finally,
work
concluded,
followed
an
outlook
detailing
key
challenges
that
need
addressing.