Thermal, electrochemical, and photochemical conversion of CO2 to fuels and value-added products

• This review focuses on the conversion of CO2 into fuels and useful products.
• CO2 conversion catalysts/methods/mechanisms are summarized and compared.
• Catalysts with high activity and selectivity are highlighted.
• Future research directions in CO2 conversion are also discussed.

This review compares various alternate fuels and value-added products from conversion of carbon dioxide such as simple molecules to higher hydrocarbon fuels and polymers. Different methods of activation are summarized that lead to different products. We summarize the advantages and disadvantages of different methods of conversion of carbon dioxide. An overall summary is given at the end of the review that discusses future approaches and promising approaches.

This review concerns the conversion of carbon dioxide into fuels and useful products.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide