A study carried out by the Catalyst Group [13] has shown that by combining the
potential of all technologies it will be possible by 2040 to convert some 7–9 Gt CO2 /
y; a figure that agrees with the data from other studies. This is a very interesting
target that will contribute to CC control (Scheme 12.2).
As discussed in Chap. 1, the implementation of value-chains and of system
clustering of processes may largely improve the utilization of CO 2 and maximize
the benefits.
Our personal dream [14–17] is now becoming reality.
The CO 2 Revolution has started
Let us live it taking an active part! It is not only a dream, it is reality.
No land animal can run faster than a car,
no domestic animal can compete with tractors-power,
no fish can swim faster than a boat,
no bird can fly higher and faster than airplanes.
Maybe in the future a device will perform better than plants and microorganisms
in converting CO 2 , water, and sunlight into chemical energy.
References
1. (a) Aresta M, Kawi S, Karimi IA (eds) (2019) An economy based on carbon dioxide and
water. Springer Publ. ISBN 978-3-030-15868-2; (b) Aresta M (2019), Perspective look on
CCU large-scale exploitation. In: Aresta M, Kawi S, Karimi IA (eds) An economy based on
carbon dioxide and water, chapter 13. Springer Publ. ISBN 978-3-030-15868-2
2. (a) https://www.discovermagazine.com/environment/heres-what-real-science-says-about-therole-of-co2-as-earths-preeminent;
(b)
https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/global-warming/
temperature-change
3. Aresta M, van Eldik R (eds) (2014) Advances in inorganic chemistry, CO 2 chemistry, vol 66,
Elsevier Publ
4. Dai A (2006) Recent climatology, variability, and trends in global surface humidity. J Clim 19
(15):3589–3606
5. Dessler AE, Zhang Z, Yang P (2008) Water-vapor climate feedback inferred from climate
fluctuations, 2003–2008. Geophys Res Lett 35
6. https://www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/vapor_warming.html
7. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15370096/audi-opens-first-e-gas-synthetic-fuelproduction-facility/
8. https://www.vci.de/langfassungen-pdf/vci-analyis-on-the-future-of-basic-chemicalsproduction-in-germany.pdf
9. Aresta M, Galatola M (1999) Life cycle analysis applied to the assessment of the
environmental impact of alternative synthetic processes. The dimethylcarbonate case: part 1.
J Clean Prod 7:181–190
10. Aresta M, Caroppo A, Dibenedetto A, Narracci M (2002) Life cycle assessment
(LCA) applied to the synthesis of methanol. Comparison of the use of syngas with the use
of CO 2 and dihydrogen produced from renewables. In: Valer M et al (ed) Book on
environmental challenges and greenhouse gas control for fossil fuel utilization in the 21st
century, 331–348. Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publisher, New York
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potential of all technologies it will be possible by 2040 to convert some 7–9 Gt CO2 /
y; a figure that agrees with the data from other studies. This is a very interesting
target that will contribute to CC control (Scheme 12.2).
As discussed in Chap. 1, the implementation of value-chains and of system
clustering of processes may largely improve the utilization of CO 2 and maximize
the benefits.
Our personal dream [14–17] is now becoming reality.
The CO 2 Revolution has started
Let us live it taking an active part! It is not only a dream, it is reality.
No land animal can run faster than a car,
no domestic animal can compete with tractors-power,
no fish can swim faster than a boat,
no bird can fly higher and faster than airplanes.
Maybe in the future a device will perform better than plants and microorganisms
in converting CO 2 , water, and sunlight into chemical energy.
References
1. (a) Aresta M, Kawi S, Karimi IA (eds) (2019) An economy based on carbon dioxide and
water. Springer Publ. ISBN 978-3-030-15868-2; (b) Aresta M (2019), Perspective look on
CCU large-scale exploitation. In: Aresta M, Kawi S, Karimi IA (eds) An economy based on
carbon dioxide and water, chapter 13. Springer Publ. ISBN 978-3-030-15868-2
2. (a) https://www.discovermagazine.com/environment/heres-what-real-science-says-about-therole-of-co2-as-earths-preeminent;
(b)
https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/global-warming/
temperature-change
3. Aresta M, van Eldik R (eds) (2014) Advances in inorganic chemistry, CO 2 chemistry, vol 66,
Elsevier Publ
4. Dai A (2006) Recent climatology, variability, and trends in global surface humidity. J Clim 19
(15):3589–3606
5. Dessler AE, Zhang Z, Yang P (2008) Water-vapor climate feedback inferred from climate
fluctuations, 2003–2008. Geophys Res Lett 35
6. https://www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/vapor_warming.html
7. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15370096/audi-opens-first-e-gas-synthetic-fuelproduction-facility/
8. https://www.vci.de/langfassungen-pdf/vci-analyis-on-the-future-of-basic-chemicalsproduction-in-germany.pdf
9. Aresta M, Galatola M (1999) Life cycle analysis applied to the assessment of the
environmental impact of alternative synthetic processes. The dimethylcarbonate case: part 1.
J Clean Prod 7:181–190
10. Aresta M, Caroppo A, Dibenedetto A, Narracci M (2002) Life cycle assessment
(LCA) applied to the synthesis of methanol. Comparison of the use of syngas with the use
of CO 2 and dihydrogen produced from renewables. In: Valer M et al (ed) Book on
environmental challenges and greenhouse gas control for fossil fuel utilization in the 21st
century, 331–348. Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publisher, New York
12.2 The Carbon Dioxide Revolution
227