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Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for hydrogenation of CO₂ to methanol under mild conditions
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In the context of a carbon neutral economy, catalytic CO2 hydrogenation to methanol is one crucial technology for CO2 mitigation providing solutions for manufacturing future fuels, chemicals, and materials. However, most of the presently known catalyst systems are used at temperatures over 220 degrees C, which limits the theoretical yield of methanol production due to the exothermic nature of this transformation. In this review, we summarize state-of-the-art catalysts, focusing on the rationales behind, for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol at temperatures lower than 170 degrees C. Both hydrogenation with homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts is covered. Typically, additives (alcohols, amines or aminoalcohols) are used to transform CO2 into intermediates, which can further be reduced into methanol. In the first part, molecular catalysts are discussed, organized into: (1) monofunctional, (2) M/NH bifunctional, and (3) aromatization-dearomatization bifunctional molecular catalysts. In the second part, heterogeneous catalysts are elaborated, organized into: (1) metal/metal or metal/support, (2) active-site/N or active-site/OH bifunctional heterogeneous catalysts, and (3) cooperation of catalysts and additives in a tandem process via crucial intermediates. Although many insights have been gained in this transformation, in particular for molecular catalysts, the mechanisms in the presence of heterogeneous catalysts remain descriptive and insights unclear.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Chemical Society reviews. - London
Publication
London : 2021
ISSN
0306-0012
DOI
10.1039/D0CS01331E
Volume/pages
50 :7 (2021) , p. 4259-4298
ISI
000639924700015
Pubmed ID
33687387
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Last edited 29.12.2024
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