The finite resources of fossil feedstock together with the increase in anthropogenic emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) are a major concern of global importance.  The use of CO2 as carbon source and the valorization of biomass offer the possibility to contribute to sustainable carbon cycles for energy and chemical supply chains.  This presentation highlights some of the key scientific challenges associated with these concepts and demonstrates how catalysis research provides key contributions to innovation and technological progress in this area.  The general aspects will be illustrated with current research from our own laboratories concerning the hydrogenation of CO2 to formic acid and methanol and the selective conversion of carbohydrate based-feedstocks to tailor-made products.

New carbon sources for the energetic and chemical value chain: Challenges and opportunities for catalysis

245th National Meeting (2013)

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