Advances in CO2 Capture and Utilization

In recent years, CO2 capture and utilization (CCU) technologies have made significant advancements, propelled by the urgent need to mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This chapter summarizes the progress of the latest advancements in CO2 capture and utilization, with a particular emphasis on the development of low energy-consumption routes for capturing CO2 from flue gas and directly from the air. Additionally, this chapter explores a range of CO2 utilization approaches, which include thermocatalytic conversion, electrocatalytic conversion, photocatalytic conversion, as well as bioconversion. Each method is discussed in terms of its technical feasibility, materials, efficiency, and potential applications, providing a comprehensive overview of current research trends and the future potential of CO2 capture and utilization technologies.