Yeap, SP, Teng, KH, Shaw, A, Karunamoothei, V, Sum, JY, Omer, ATA and Liu, C (2024) Unleashing the contribution of nanoparticles in reforming Low-Carbon Solutions: Current Status, Trend, and prospects. Chemical Engineering Journal, 484. ISSN 1385-8947

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Abstract

The alarming climate change that has occurred on Earth has increased the urgency of reducing global CO2 emissions. In response to this longstanding issue, many countries and organizations have been actively strengthening the implementation of low-carbon strategies as a crucial step toward achieving the larger goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Nanoparticles, extremely tiny particles with at least one of their dimensions ranging from 1 nm to 100 nm, played a significant role in advancing diverse low-carbon technologies. While it was not emphasized previously, the present article serves as the first note to look into the utilization of this unique matter, specifically in (i) carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, (ii) catalytic conversion and upcycle of CO2 into value-added fuels and chemicals, (iii) the development of low-carbon and carbon–neutral fuels with improved combustion properties, (iv) the enhancement of low-carbon energy harvesting technology, (v) the development of lithium-ion batteries for low-carbon mobility, and their applications in (vi) improved crude oil extraction technology. Nanoparticles have gained favour in low-carbon technologies primarily because of their significantly larger specific surface area, which leads to better interfacial interaction, reactivity, adsorption capacity, sensitivity, and other properties. Here, the status and progress in the aforementioned nanoparticle-enabled low-carbon technologies are discussed and reviewed. Considering that it is essential to attain carbon neutrality in the long run, the future outlook in this study area is proposed to be focused on the pursuit of manufacturing/synthesis of nanoparticles in an environmentally friendly, reduced carbon footprint manner. It is envisaged that this study will offer a holistic view as well as new insights into the role of nanoparticles in paving the way towards a low-carbon future.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	0904 Chemical Engineering; 0905 Civil Engineering; 0907 Environmental Engineering; Chemical Engineering
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
Divisions:	Civil Engineering and Built Environment
Publisher:	Elsevier
SWORD Depositor:	A Symplectic
Date Deposited:	30 Sep 2024 14:58
Last Modified:	30 Sep 2024 15:00
DOI or ID number:	10.1016/j.cej.2024.149655
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/24298

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