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From Emissions to Assets: Sustainable Technologies for CO2 Capture, Conversion, and Integrated Strategies

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Addressing the growing threat of climate change requires urgent and sustainable solutions for managing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. This review investigates the latest advancements in technologies for capturing and converting CO2, with a focus on approaches that prioritize energy efficiency, environmental compatibility, and economic viability. Emerging strategies in CO2 capture are discussed, with attention to low-carbon-intensity materials and scalable designs. In parallel, innovative CO2 conversion pathways, such as thermocatalytic, electrocatalytic, and photochemical processes, are evaluated for their potential to transform CO2 into valuable chemicals and fuels. A growing body of research now focuses on integrating capture and conversion into unified systems, eliminating energy-intensive intermediate steps like compression and transportation. These integrated carbon capture and conversion/utilization (ICCC/ICCU) technologies have gained significant attention as promising strategies for sustainable carbon management. By bridging the gap between CO2 separation and reuse, these sustainable technologies are poised to play a transformative role in the transition to a low-carbon future.

Source: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/ijms27020847

Authors: Shokouh Masoumilari, Zohreh Masoumi, Alireza Mahvelati Shamsabadi, Daeseung Kyung, Meysam Tayebi

Institution: University of Ulsan

Language: English

Topic: Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Responsible consumption and production, Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,499