Microbial electrochemical technologies for CO2 and its derived products valorization

Author:

Raul Mateos, Adrian Escapa, Karolien Vanbroekhoven, Sunil A. Patil, Antonio Moran, Deepak Pant
Abstract:

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) valorization for the production of different commodity chemicals is a highly desired approach to moderate CO₂emissions into the atmosphere.

The versatility of microbial electrochemical technologies makes it possible to use them for carbon capture and utilization. This is mainly achieved through two novel processes, namely: microbial electrosynthesis and electro-fermentation. These processes allow CO₂ conversion (and some of its organic derivatives) into a wide variety of valuable products such as carboxylic acids and alcohols by means of an external electrical input.

This chapter focuses on different aspects of these bioelectrochemical CO₂ valorization approaches and reviews their key challenges and future perspectives from a technological and economical point of view.
Journal:

Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals: Microbial Electrochemical Technology: Sustainable Platform for Fuels, Chemicals and Remediation 1st Edition
Publisher:

Elsevier
Volume (Issue):

1
Page:

777-796
Sector:

Renewable Energy Bioenergy and Biofuel
Publication Type:

Book/ Chapter

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