Application of Catalysts in CO₂ Capture and Utilization

Dear Colleagues,

It is widely accepted by the scientific community that anthropogenic CO₂ emissions are a significant cause of global warming. Carbon capture and utilization (CCS) is potentially an effective approach to control CO₂ emissions, and could play a crucial role in achieving the Paris Agreement (COP21) targets. However, the availability of an economical and affordable CO₂ capture process represents a considerable challenge, because conventional technologies suffer from huge energy requirements and large equipment sizes. Recently, it has been demonstrated that the use of solid catalysts can reduce the energy consumption and capital costs of the CO₂ capture process. Moreover, the captured CO₂ can be catalytically converted into useful fuels and chemicals. However, the development of superior, stable, and cost-effective catalysts capable of effectively optimizing the CO₂ capture process and converting CO₂ into carbon-neutral fuels is still a great challenge. Accordingly, this Special Issue aims to collect original research papers, reviews, and perspectives on the recent advances made in the synthesis and application of catalysts in CO₂ capture and utilization. Topics of interest include, but are not restricted to, the following:

(1) Development of CO₂ capture processes using catalysts, including the catalytic enhancement of CO₂ absorption–desorption performance;

(2) Catalytic CO₂ conversion into value-added chemicals, including hydrogenation (synthesis of light olefins, dimethyl ether, liquid fuels, and alcohols), photo-electrochemical reduction, and combination reactions.

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Dr. Xiaowen Zhang
Prof. Dr. Kuiyi You
Prof. Dr. Jian Hao
Dr. Umair Hassan Bhatti
Dr. Hassnain Abbas Khan
Guest Editors

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