that close to 1 Gt/y of CO 2 will be avoided by 2030; this represents a more
significant contribution which is coupled to a lower extraction of fossil-C.
In the longer term, let us say by 2040, a different perspective can be built [9, 58]
on the fact that by then the availability of large volumes of PV-H 2 at a cost close to
MR-H 2 may become a reality. The conversion of CO 2 into fuels may grow to high
levels, (2–3.5 Gt/y). Coprocessing CO 2 and water may also serve to produce
large-scale chemicals other than fuels. Of interest is the case discussed above of the
synthesis of C2 and C3 olefins from CO 2 via electrolysis that would contribute to
rise the amount of CO 2 used to ca. 1 Gt/y. A study carried out by the Catalyst
Group [17] shows that combining the potential of all technologies it will be possible
by 2040 avoid some 7–9 Gt CO2 /y; this is a very interesting target that will contribute
to CC control.
And this is a Revolution based on CO 2 .
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significant contribution which is coupled to a lower extraction of fossil-C.
In the longer term, let us say by 2040, a different perspective can be built [9, 58]
on the fact that by then the availability of large volumes of PV-H 2 at a cost close to
MR-H 2 may become a reality. The conversion of CO 2 into fuels may grow to high
levels, (2–3.5 Gt/y). Coprocessing CO 2 and water may also serve to produce
large-scale chemicals other than fuels. Of interest is the case discussed above of the
synthesis of C2 and C3 olefins from CO 2 via electrolysis that would contribute to
rise the amount of CO 2 used to ca. 1 Gt/y. A study carried out by the Catalyst
Group [17] shows that combining the potential of all technologies it will be possible
by 2040 avoid some 7–9 Gt CO2 /y; this is a very interesting target that will contribute
to CC control.
And this is a Revolution based on CO 2 .
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