Note: Intro -- Contents -- 1 Chemical Valorization of CO2 -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 CO2-Derived Fuels and Chemicals -- 2.1 Methane -- 2.2 Methanol -- 2.3 Dimethyl Ether -- 2.4 Formic Acid -- 2.5 Ethanol -- 2.6 CO2-Fischer-Tropsch Liquid Fuels -- 2.7 Carbon Monoxide-Syngas -- 3 CO2 Chemically Derived Materials -- 3.1 Polymers -- 3.2 CO2-Derived Building Materials -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- 2 Progress in Catalysts for CO2 Reforming -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Technologies for Capturing and Storing Carbon Dioxide -- 3 Technologies for Using Carbon Dioxide -- 4 Methane Dry Reforming Process -- 4.1 Progress in Catalysts for Methane Dry Reforming (1928-1989) -- 4.2 Progress in Catalysts for Methane Dry Reforming (1990-1999) -- 4.3 Progress in Catalysts for Methane Dry Reforming (2000-2009) -- 4.4 Progress in Catalysts for Methane Dry Reforming (2010-2019) -- 4.5 Current Status in the Catalysts for Methane Dry Reforming -- 5 Dry Reforming of Other Compounds -- 6 Use of Steam or Oxygen in Dry Reforming of Methane and Other Compounds -- 7 Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Fueled with Biogas -- 8 Commercialization of Dry Reforming Process -- 9 Conclusions -- References -- 3 Fuel Generation from CO2 -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Approaches for Directly Converting CO2 to Fuels -- 2.1 Pure CO2 Decomposition Technology -- 2.2 Reagent-Based CO2 Conversion Technology -- 2.2.1 Dry Deformation of Methane Technology -- 2.2.2 Catalytic Hydrogenation of CO2 -- 3 Biological CO2 Fixation for Fuels -- 3.1 Thermochemical Conversion -- 3.1.1 Torrefaction -- 3.1.2 Pyrolysis -- 3.1.3 Thermochemical Liquefaction -- 3.1.4 Gasification -- 3.1.5 Direct Combustion -- 3.2 Biochemical Conversion -- 3.2.1 Biodiesel -- 3.2.2 Bioethanol -- 3.2.3 Biomethane -- 3.2.4 Biohydrogen -- 3.2.5 Bioelectricity -- 3.2.6 Volatile Organic Compounds. , 4 Conclusion and Future Perspectives -- References -- 4 Thermodynamics of CO2 Conversion -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Carbon Dioxide Capture -- 3 Carbon Dioxide Utilisations -- 4 Thermodynamic Considerations -- 5 Thermodynamics of CO2 -- 5.1 The Thermodynamic Attainable Region (AR) -- 5.2 Using Hess's Law to Transform the Extents to G-H AR @ 25˚C -- 5.3 Increasing Temperature on G-H AR -- 6 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 5 Enzymatic CO2 Conversion -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 CO2 as a Greenhouse Gas -- 1.2 Carbon Capture, Storage, and Utilization -- 1.3 CO2 as a Chemical Feedstock -- 1.4 CO2 Conversion with Enzymes -- 2 Natural Conversion of CO2 in Cells -- 3 Enzymatic Conversion of CO2 in Cells -- 3.1 Conversion of CO2 by a Single Enzyme (in vitro) -- 3.1.1 Formate Dehydrogenase -- 3.1.2 Carbonic Anhydrase -- 3.1.3 Carbon Monoxide Dehydrogenase -- 3.1.4 Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate Carboxylase/Oxygenase (RuBisCO) -- 3.2 Conversion of CO2 by a Multi-Enzyme Cascade in vitro -- 3.3 Other Ways (Photocatalytic CO2 Methanation) -- 4 Industrial Applications -- 4.1 Alcohols -- 4.2 Organic Acids -- 4.3 Terpenoids -- 4.4 Fatty Acids -- 4.5 Polyhydroxyalkanoates -- 4.6 Calcium Carbonate -- 5 Summary and Future Prospects -- References -- 6 Electrochemical CO2 Conversion -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Electrochemical CO2 Conversion -- 2.1 Fundamentals of the Process -- 2.2 Variants of Electrochemical Conversion of CO2 -- 2.2.1 Aqueous Electrolytes -- 2.2.2 Non-Aqueous Electrolytes -- 2.2.3 Solid Oxide Electrolytes -- 2.2.4 Molten Salt Electrolytes -- 3 Electrochemical CO2 Conversion from Molten Salts -- 3.1 Present State of Electrochemical Reduction of CO2in Molten Salts for the Production of Solid-Phase Carbonaceous Nanomaterials -- 3.2 Direct Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 in Chloride Melts. , 3.3 Indirect Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 in Molten Salts -- 3.4 The Mechanisms of Electrode Reactions Occurring at the Cathode and Anode -- 3.5 Prospects for CO2 Conversion in Molten Salts -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- 7 Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Mediated Organic Transformations -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Applications of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide -- 2.1 Hydrogenation Reactions -- 2.2 Asymmetric Hydrogenation Reactions -- 2.3 Diels-Alder Reaction -- 2.4 Coupling Reaction -- 2.5 Oxidation Reaction -- 2.6 Baeyer-Villiger Oxidation Reaction -- 2.7 Iodination Reaction -- 2.8 Polymerization Reaction -- 2.9 Carbonylation Reaction -- 2.9.1 Acetalization Reaction -- 2.9.2 Olefin Metathesis Reaction -- 2.9.3 Synthesis of heterocycles -- Synthesis of α-alkylidene Cyclic Carbonates -- Synthesis of 4-Methyleneoxazolidin-2-Ones -- Synthesis of 5-Alkylidene-1, 3-Oxazolidin-2-Ones -- Synthesis of 6-Phenyl-3a, 4-Dihydro-1H-Cyclopenta[C]furan-5(3H)-One -- Synthesis of 3, 4, 5, 6-Tetraethyl-2H-Pyran-2-One -- 3 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 8 Theoretical Approaches to CO2 Transformations -- Abstract -- 1 Carbon Dioxide Properties -- 2 CO2 Transformation as an Undeniable Necessity -- 3 CO2 Activation -- 3.1 Methodologies of CO2 Activation -- 4 Theoretical Insight of CO2 Transformation -- 4.1 The Theoretical Approach in CO2 Conversion to Value-Added Chemicals -- 4.1.1 Carbon Monoxide -- 4.1.2 Methane -- 4.1.3 Methanol -- 4.1.4 Formic Acid -- 4.1.5 Heterocycles -- Cyclic Carbonates -- Cyclic Carbamate -- Quiznazoline-2,4(1H,3H)-Dione -- 4.1.6 Summary and Outlook -- 5 Theoretical Designing of Novel Catalysts Based on DFT Studies -- 5.1 Theoretical Designing: Problems and Opportunities -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 9 Carbon Dioxide Conversion Methods -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Molecular Structure of CO2. , 3 Thermo-Kinetics of CO2 Conversion -- 4 CO2 Conversion Methods and Products -- 4.1 Fischer-Tropsch Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) -- 4.2 Mineralization -- 4.3 Chemical Looping Dry Reforming -- 4.4 Enzymatic Conversion -- 4.5 Photocatalytic and Photo-Electrochemical Conversion -- 4.6 Thermo-Chemical Conversion -- 4.7 Hydrogenation -- 4.8 Reforming -- 5 Economic Assessment of CO2Alteration to Valuable Products -- 5.1 Syngas -- 5.2 Methanol -- 5.3 Formic Acid -- 5.4 Urea -- 5.5 Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) -- 6 Conclusions and Future Perspective -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 10 Closing the Carbon Cycle -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methods to Capture CO2 -- 3 CO2 Capture Technologies -- 4 CO2 Capture from the Air -- 5 Biomass and Waste-Based Chemicals -- 6 Advantages of Biomass-Based Chemicals -- 7 Replacement of Carbon-Based Energy Resources -- 8 Biomass Energy -- 9 Wind Energy -- 10 Solar Energy -- 11 Ocean Energy -- 12 Geothermal Energy -- 13 Hydrothermal Energy -- 14 Conclusions -- References -- 11 Carbon Dioxide Utilization to Energy and Fuel: Hydrothermal CO2 Conversion -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Hydrothermal CO2 Conversion -- 2.1 Metals and Catalysts as Reductant -- 2.2 Organic Wastes as Reductant -- 2.3 Inorganic Wastes as Reductant -- 2.4 Biomass as Reductant -- 3 Conclusion -- References -- 12 Ethylenediamine-Carbonic Anhydrase Complex for CO2 Sequestration -- 1 Introduction -- 2 An Overview of Carbonic Anhydrase (CA) -- 3 Mechanism of Action for Biocarbonate Formation -- 4 Historical Background of Carbonic Anhydrase -- 5 Sources of Carbonic Anhydrase -- 6 Carbonic Anhydrase in Microorganism -- 6.1 Micrococcus Lylae, Micrococcus Luteus, and Pseudomonas Fragi -- 6.2 Bacillus Subtilis and Citrobacter Freundii -- 6.3 Neisseria Gonorrhoeae -- 6.4 Helicobacter Pylori -- 7 Plant Carbonic Anhydrase -- 8 Overview of CO2. , 9 Sources of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) -- 10 Effect of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) -- 11 Carbon Dioxide Capturing -- 12 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Sequestration -- 13 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Sequestration by Carbonic Anhydrase -- 14 Separation System for CO2 Sequestration -- 15 Cryogenic Separation -- 16 Membrane Separation -- 17 Absorption -- 18 Adsorption -- 19 Bioreactors for CO2 Sequestration -- 20 Carbonic Anhydrase Immobilization -- 21 Ethylenediamine for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Capturing -- 22 CO2 Capturing and Sequestration with Ethylenediamine-Carbonic Anhydrase Complex -- 23 CO2 Capturing and Sequestration Design and Optimization: Challenges and Future Prospects -- 24 Conclusion -- References -- 13 Green Pathway of CO2 Capture -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Molecular Structure of Carbon Dioxide -- 3 CO2 Capture System -- 3.1 Post-Combustion System -- 3.2 Pre-Combustion System -- 3.3 Oxy-Fuel Combustion System -- 4 Absorption Technology -- 4.1 Green Absorption with Ionic Liquids -- 4.1.1 Properties and Uses of Ionic Liquids -- 4.1.2 CO2 Solubility in PILs -- 4.1.3 CO2 Absorption in PILs with Carboxylate Anion -- 4.2 Reaction Mechanism Involved in CO2-Absorption -- 5 Adsorption Technology -- 5.1 Organic Adsorbents -- 5.1.1 Activated Charcoal -- 5.1.2 Biochar -- 5.1.3 Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) -- 5.2 Other CO2 Adsorbents -- 5.2.1 Metal Oxide-Based Absorbents -- 5.2.2 Zeolites -- 5.3 Biological Processes of CO2Sequestration -- 5.3.1 Carbon Utilization by Forest and Agricultural Management -- 5.3.2 Ocean Fertilization -- 5.3.3 CO2 Capture by Microalgae -- 5.4 Electrochemical Ways for CO2 Capture -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 14 Carbon Derivatives from CO2 -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Artificial Photoreduction -- 3 Electrochemical Reduction -- 4 Hydrogenation -- 5 Synthesis of Organic Carbonates -- 6 Reforming. , 7 Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2 with Water.

Note: Intro -- Contents -- 1 Biomass-Derived Polyurethanes for Sustainable Future -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Chemicals for Preparation of Polyurethanes -- 1.2 Importance of Green Chemicals and Synthesis Methods -- 1.3 Characteristics of Biomaterials for Polyurethanes -- 2 Bio-Oils as a Renewable Resource for Polyurethanes -- 2.1 Epoxidation and Ring-Opening Reactions -- 2.2 Hydroformation and Hydrogenation Reactions -- 2.3 Ozonolysis -- 2.4 Thiol-Ene Reaction -- 2.5 Transesterification Reaction -- 3 Terpenes as Green Starting Chemicals for Polyurethanes -- 4 Lignin for Green Polymers -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 2 Mechanochemistry: A Power Tool for Green Synthesis -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 History of Mechanochemistry -- 3 Principles of Mechanochemistry -- 3.1 Mechanisms and Kinetics of Mechanochemistry -- 3.2 Effects of Reaction Parameters -- 4 Mechanochemical Synthesis of Materials -- 4.1 Mechanochemical Synthesis of Co-crystals -- 4.2 Mechanochemistry in Inorganic Synthesis -- 4.3 Mechanochemistry in Organic Synthesis -- 4.4 Mechanochemistry in Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) -- 4.5 Mechanochemistry in Porous Organic Materials (POMs) -- 4.6 Mechanochemical Synthesis of Polymers -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 3 Future Trends in Green Synthesis -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Green Chemistry Metrics -- 2.1 Atom Economy (AE) -- 2.2 Environmental Factor (E Factor) -- 2.3 Process Mass Intensity (PMI) -- 2.4 Reaction Mass Efficiency (RME) -- 3 Application of Green Concept in Synthesis -- 3.1 Solvent-Based Organic Synthesis -- 3.2 Aqueous Medium -- 3.2.1 Micellar Media -- 3.2.2 Different Non-Aqueous Media -- Ionic Liquids -- Fluorous Media -- Supercritical Fluid -- Solvent-Free Synthesis -- 4 Future Trends -- References -- 4 Plant-Mediated Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction. , 2 Methods for Metallic Nanoparticle Biosynthesis -- 3 Green Biosynthesis of Metallic NPs -- 3.1 Gold Nanoparticles -- 3.2 Platinum Nanoparticles -- 3.3 Silver Nanoparticles -- 3.4 Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles -- 3.5 Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles -- 4 Different Parts Used for the Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles -- 4.1 Fruit -- 4.2 Stem -- 4.3 Seeds -- 4.4 Flowers -- 4.5 Leaves -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 5 Green Synthesis of Hierarchically Structured Metal and Metal Oxide Nanomaterials -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Advantages of Green Synthesis Methods -- 3 Green Synthesis Methods for Hierarchically Structured Metal and Metal Oxide Nanomaterials -- 3.1 Biological Methods -- 3.1.1 Using Microorganism -- Microorganisms as Reactant -- Microorganism as Template -- 3.1.2 Using Plant -- Plant as Reactant -- Plant as Template -- 3.1.3 Using Other Green Templates -- 3.2 Physical and Chemical Methods -- 3.2.1 Green Techniques -- 3.2.2 Green Reagents -- 3.2.3 Green Solvents -- 4 Growth Mechanism of Metal and Metal Oxide HSNs -- 4.1 Biological Method -- 4.1.1 Biomolecules as Reagents -- 4.1.2 Biomolecules as Templates -- 4.2 Physical and Chemical Methods -- 5 Applications of Hierarchically Structured Metal and Metal Oxide Nanomaterials -- 5.1 Biomedical Application -- 5.2 Environmental Remediation -- 5.2.1 Wastewater Treatment -- 5.2.2 Energy Storage -- 5.2.3 Sensing -- 6 Present Challenges and Future Prospect -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 6 Bioprivileged Molecules -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Four Carbon 1,4-Diacids -- 2.1 Succinic Acid -- 2.2 Fumaric Acid -- 2.3 Malic Acid -- 3 Furan 2,5-Dicarboxylic Acid (FDCA) -- 4 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid (3-HPA) -- 5 Glucaric Acid -- 6 Glycerol -- 7 Aspartic Acid -- 8 Itaconic Acid -- 9 3-Hydroxybutyrolactone -- 10 Sorbitol -- 11 Xylitol -- 12 Glutamic Acid -- 13 Levulinic Acid. , 14 Emerging Molecules -- 15 Conclusion -- References -- 7 Membrane Reactors for Green Synthesis -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Chemical Reaction Enzymatic MR Using Supercritical CO2-IL -- 2.1 Ionic Liquid Media Effect on Free CLAB -- 2.2 Butyl Propionate Synthesis Using Active Membranes SC-CO2 and SC-CO2/IL -- 2.3 Butyl Propionate Synthesis Using Active Membranes in Hexane/IL -- 3 Mixed Ionic Electronic MR -- 3.1 Methane Flow Rate and Concentration Effects on Side II of Membrane -- 3.2 Steam Flow Effect on Side I of Membrane -- 3.3 Temperature Effect -- 4 Green Synthesis of Methanol in a Membrane Reactor -- 5 Green Fuel Energy -- 5.1 Green H2 Energy -- 5.2 Biofuel Energy -- 5.3 Green Fuel Additive -- 6 Biocatalyst Membrane Reactors -- 7 Photocatalytic Membrane Reactors -- 8 Conclusions -- References -- 8 Application of Membrane in Reaction Engineering for Green Synthesis -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Applications of Membrane Reactors in Reaction Engineering -- 2.1 Syngas Production -- 2.2 Hydrogen Production -- 2.3 CO2 Thermal Decomposition -- 2.4 Higher Hydrocarbon Production -- 2.5 Methane Production -- 2.6 Ammonia Production -- 3 Environmental Impacts -- 4 Conclusions and Future Recommendations -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 9 Photo-Enzymatic Green Synthesis: The Potential of Combining Photo-Catalysis and Enzymes -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Principle -- 3 Enzymes Involved in Light-Driven Catalysis -- 3.1 Heme-Containing Enzymes -- 3.1.1 Cytochrome P450 -- 3.1.2 Peroxidases -- 3.2 Flavin-Based Enzyme -- 3.2.1 Baeyer-Villiger Monooxygenases -- 3.2.2 Old Yellow Enzymes -- 3.3 Metal Cluster-Centered Enzyme -- 3.3.1 Hydrogenases -- 3.3.2 Carbon Monoxide Dehydrogenases -- 4 Nanoparticle-Based Activation of Enzyme -- 5 Applications in Photo-Biocatalysis -- 5.1 Isolated Enzymes/Cell Lysates -- 6 Summary and Future Scope -- References. , 10 Biomass-Derived Carbons and Their Energy Applications -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Types of Biomass Materials -- 2.1 Plant-Based Carbons -- 2.2 Fruit-Based Carbons -- 2.3 Animal-Based Carbons -- 2.4 Microorganism-Based Carbons -- 3 Activation of Biomass-Derived Carbons -- 3.1 Activation of Carbons -- 3.1.1 Chemical Activation of Carbons -- 3.1.2 Carbon Activation Through Physical Method -- 3.1.3 Self-activation of Carbons -- 3.2 Pyrolysis Techniques -- 3.2.1 Effect of Temperature -- 3.2.2 Effect of Residence Time -- 3.2.3 Heating Rate Effect -- 3.2.4 Size of the Particle -- 3.3 Microwave-Assisted Technique -- 3.4 Carbonization by Hydrothermal -- 3.5 Ionothermal Carbonization -- 3.6 Template Method -- 4 Energy Storage Applications of Biomass Carbons -- 4.1 Supercapacitors -- 4.2 Li/Na-Ion Batteries -- 5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 11 Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials via Electrochemical Method -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Green Synthesis -- 2.1 Application of Biology in Green Synthesis -- 2.2 Green Synthesis Based on the Application of Solvent -- 3 Computational Data and Analysis -- 4 Electrochemical Method -- 5 Electrodeposition Method -- 5.1 Experimental Setup for Electrodeposition -- 6 Research Work: Using Green Electrochemical Methods for Nanomaterials Synthesis -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- 12 Microwave-Irradiated Synthesis of Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine Class of Bio-heterocycles: Green Avenues and Sustainable Developments -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of 2-arylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines [Abbreviated as 2-Aryl-IPs]. -- 2.1 Synthesis of Fused Bicyclic Heteroaryl Boronates and Imidazopyridine-Quinazoline Hybrids Under MW-irradiations -- 2.2 MW-Irradiated Synthesis of IPs Using Multi-Component Strategy Under Neat Conditions. , 2.3 One-Pot, Three-Component Synthesis of 2-Phenyl-H-Imidazo[1,2-α]pyridine Under MW-Irradiations -- 2.4 Microwave-Assisted Amine-Triggered Benzannulation Strategy for the Preparation of 2,8-Diaryl-6-Aminoimidazo-[1,2-a]pyridines -- 2.5 MW-Assisted NaHCO3-catalyzed Synthesis of Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines in PEG400 Media and Its Practical Application in the Synthesis of 2,3-Diaryl-IP Class of Bio-Heterocycles -- 2.6 MW-Irradiated, Ligand-Free, Palladium-Catalyzed, One-Pot 3-component Reaction for an Efficient Preparation of 2,3-Diarylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines -- 2.7 MW-Assisted Water-PEG400-mediated Synthesis of 2-Phenyl-IP via Multi-Component Reaction (MCR) -- 2.8 Microwave-Irradiated Synthesis of Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines Under Neat, Catalyst-Free Conditions -- 2.9 Green Synthesis of Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines in H2O -- 2.10 Microwave-Assisted Neat Synthesis of Substituted 2-Arylimidazo[1,2-a]Pyridines -- 2.11 Microwave-Assisted Nano SiO2 Neat Synthesis of Substituted 2-Arylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines -- 2.12 Microwave-Assisted NaHCO3-Catalyzed Synthesis of 2-phenyl-IPs -- 3 Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of 3-amino-2-arylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines [3-amino-2-aryl-IPs] -- 3.1 Microwave-Irradiated Synthesis of 3-aminoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines via Fluorous Multi-component Pathway -- 3.2 MW-Irradiated Synthetic Protocol for 3-aminoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines via MCR Pathway -- 3.3 MW-Assisted Sequential Ugi/Strecker Reactions Involving 3-Center-4-Component and 3-Center-5-Component MCR Strategy -- 3.4 One-Pot, 4-component Cyclization/Suzuki Coupling Leading to the Rapid Formation of 2,6-Disubstituted-3-Amino-IPs Under Microwave Irradiations -- 3.5 ZnCl2-catalyzed MCR of 3-aminoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines Using MW Conditions -- 3.6 Microwave-Promoted Preparation of N-(3-arylmethyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-Yl)Benzamides. , 3.7 MW-Assisted Multi-component Neat Synthesis of Benzimidazolyl-Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Contributors -- Chapter 1: Conversion of Carbon Dioxide into Liquid Hydrocarbons Using Cobalt-Bearing Catalysts -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Hydrogenation of CO2 into Hydrocarbons over a Cobalt Catalyst in a Fischer-Tropsch Process -- 1.2.1 Fischer-Tropsch Reactions -- 1.2.2 Bimetallic Cobalt and Iron Catalysts -- 1.2.3 Promoters on Cobalt-Based Catalysts for CO2 Hydrogenation -- 1.2.4 Effect of the Supports and Structure of Cobalt-Based Catalysts -- 1.2.5 Pretreatment of Cobalt Catalysts -- 1.2.6 Effect of Pressure and Ratio of the Feed Gas -- 1.3 Hydrogenation of CO2 over a Cobalt Catalyst in a Solution -- 1.4 CO2 Reforming of CH4 over a Cobalt Catalyst -- 1.5 Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 over a Cobalt Catalyst -- 1.5.1 Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 -- 1.5.2 Cobalt-Based Electrocatalysts for Reduction of CO2 into Formate -- 1.5.3 Cobalt Phthalocyanines and Cobalt Porphyrins for CO2 Reduction -- 1.6 Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2 over a Cobalt Catalyst -- 1.7 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 2: Conversion of Carbon Dioxide Using Lead/Composite/Oxide Electrode into Formate/Formic Acid -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Electrode Composition -- 2.2.1 Lead Metal -- 2.2.2 Lead-Based Composites -- 2.2.3 Lead Oxides -- 2.3 Catalytic Mechanism -- 2.4 Reactor and Electrode Type -- 2.4.1 Traditional Electrode -- 2.4.2 Gas Diffusion Electrodes -- 2.4.3 Other Types -- 2.5 Effects of Operation Conditions -- 2.6 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3: Thermochemical Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to Carbon Monoxide by Reverse Water-Gas Shift Reaction over the Ceria-B... -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Reverse Water-Gas Shift Thermodynamic Considerations -- 3.3 Reverse Water-Gas Shift Catalyst -- 3.3.1 Supported Metal Catalysts -- 3.3.2 Reverse Water-Gas Shift Promoters. , 3.4 Chemistry of Cerium During Reduction and Reverse Water-Gas Shift -- 3.4.1 CeO2 Reduction Thermodynamics -- 3.4.2 In Situ CeO2 Reduction -- 3.4.3 CeO2 Reduction Mechanism -- 3.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Photocatalytic Systems for Carbon Dioxide Conversion to Hydrocarbons -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Fundamental Aspects for CO2 Photoconversion -- 4.2.1 Background and General Principles -- 4.2.2 Challenges of CO2 Photoconversion -- 4.3 Carbon Dioxide Photoreduction over UV-Light Semiconductors -- 4.3.1 Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Material -- 4.3.2 TiO2-Based Photocatalyst -- Transition and Noble Elements -- Rare Earth Elements -- 4.4 Carbon Dioxide Photoreduction on Visible Light Materials -- 4.4.1 Metal Oxide Photocatalyst -- 4.4.2 Porous Materials -- 4.4.3 Carbon-Based Materials -- Graphene and Graphene Oxide -- Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4) -- References -- Chapter 5: Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide to Methanol Using Metal-Organic Frameworks and Non-metal-Organic Framew... -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Challenges Involved in Methanol Production from Carbon Dioxide Electrocatalytic Reduction -- 5.3 Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Electrocatalysts for Electroreduction of Carbon Dioxide -- 5.3.1 Homogeneous Catalysts for Electroreduction of Carbon Dioxide -- 5.3.2 Heterogeneous Catalysis for Electroreduction of Carbon Dioxide -- 5.4 Kinetics of Electroreduction of Carbon Dioxide into Methanol -- 5.5 Formation of Carbon Dioxide Anion Radical -- 5.6 Formation of Methanoate from the Electroreduction of Carbon Dioxide -- 5.7 Formation of Carbon Monoxide from Electroreduction of Carbon Dioxide -- 5.8 Formation of Methanol from Electroreduction of Carbon Dioxide -- 5.9 Hydrogen Evolution Reaction -- 5.10 Benchmark Non-metal-Organic Framework-Based Catalysts for Carbon Dioxide Reduction. , 5.11 Metal-Organic Frameworks as Catalysts for the Carbon Dioxide Reduction Reaction -- 5.12 Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 6: Photocatalytic Conversion of Carbon Dioxide into Hydrocarbons -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 General Principles of Artificial Photocatalysis -- 6.2.1 Thermodynamic Theory of Carbon Dioxide Photoreduction -- 6.2.2 General Criterion of Carbon Dioxide Photoconversion Systems -- Product Formation Rate -- Selectivity Percentage -- Amount of Carbon Dioxide Converted -- Apparent Quantum Efficiency -- Turnover Number -- 6.3 Photocatalytic Material for Carbon Dioxide Photoreduction -- 6.3.1 Metal Oxide Photocatalyst for Carbon Dioxide Reduction -- 6.3.2 Layered Double Hydroxide -- 6.3.3 Metal Chalcogenides -- 6.3.4 Carbon-Based Two-Dimensional Layered Material -- 6.4 Surface Modification of Photocatalyst for Carbon Dioxide Reduction -- 6.4.1 Metal and Non-metal Doping Semiconductor -- 6.4.2 Surface Sensitization of Semiconductor -- 6.4.3 Hybridization with Another Semiconductor Material -- 6.5 Effect Operating Parameters on Carbon Dioxide Reduction -- 6.5.1 Reaction Medium -- 6.5.2 pH -- 6.5.3 Wavelength and Light Intensity -- 6.5.4 Amount of Catalyst -- 6.5.5 Particle Size -- 6.5.6 Pressure -- 6.5.7 Temperature -- 6.6 Photoreactors for Carbon Dioxide Photoconversion -- 6.6.1 Fluidized Bed Reactor -- 6.6.2 Fixed Bed Reactor -- 6.7 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 7: Electrocatalytic Production of Methanol from Carbon Dioxide -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Liquid Phase Electrocatalytic Production of Methanol from Carbon Dioxide -- 7.2.1 Electrocatalysts -- 7.2.2 Electrolytes -- 7.2.3 Electrode Structure -- 7.2.4 Electrochemical Cell Configuration -- 7.2.5 Operation Parameters -- 7.3 Gaseous Phase Electrocatalytic Production of Methanol from Carbon Dioxide -- 7.3.1 Electrocatalysts -- 7.3.2 Electrolytes. , 7.3.3 Electrochemical Cell Configuration -- 7.3.4 Operation Parameters -- 7.4 Conclusions -- References -- Index.

Note: Intro -- Foreword -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Chapter 1: Analytical Methods for the Determination of Heavy Metals in Water -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Total Concentration and Speciation Analysis -- 1.3 Health and Legislation -- 1.4 Sample Preparation for Elemental Analysis of Heavy Metals -- 1.4.1 Solid-Phase Extraction -- 1.4.1.1 Classic Solid-Phase Extraction -- 1.4.1.1.1 Modern Sorbents for Classic Solid-Phase Extraction -- 1.4.1.1.2 Micro Solid-Phase Extraction -- 1.4.1.2 Dispersive Solid-Phase Extraction -- 1.4.1.2.1 Dispersion Techniques -- 1.4.1.2.2 Modern Sorbents for Dispersive Solid-Phase Extraction and Dispersive Micro-Solid Phase Extraction -- Nanostructured Materials -- Hybrid Materials -- 1.4.1.3 Magnetic Solid-Phase Extraction -- 1.4.1.3.1 Advanced Magnetic Sorbents -- 1.4.2 Liquid-Liquid Extraction -- 1.4.2.1 Modern Solvents Used in Liquid-Liquid Extraction -- 1.4.2.1.1 Non-ionic or Zwitterionic Surfactants -- 1.4.2.1.2 Ionic Liquids -- 1.4.2.1.3 Deep Eutectic Solvents -- 1.4.2.2 Novel Liquid-Liquid Microextraction Techniques -- 1.4.2.2.1 Dispersive Liquid-Liquid Microextraction Techniques -- 1.4.2.2.2 In-Situ Phase Separation Techniques -- 1.4.2.2.3 Cloud Point Extraction -- 1.4.2.2.4 Non-dispersive Microextraction Techniques -- 1.4.2.3 Liquid-Liquid Extraction in Flow Analysis -- 1.5 Analytical Techniques for Heavy Metal Detection -- 1.5.1 Spectroscopic Techniques -- 1.5.1.1 Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy -- 1.5.1.2 Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry -- 1.5.1.3 Atomic Emission Spectrometry -- 1.5.1.4 Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry -- 1.5.1.4.1 Single Particle Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry -- 1.5.1.5 Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy -- 1.5.1.6 X-Ray Fluorescence -- 1.5.1.7 UV-Vis Spectrophotometry -- 1.5.2 Electrochemical Techniques -- 1.5.2.1 Potentiostatic Techniques. , 1.5.2.1.1 Amperometry -- 1.5.2.1.2 Chronocoulometry -- 1.5.2.1.3 Voltammetric Techniques -- 1.5.2.2 Galvanostatic Stripping Chronopotentiometry -- 1.5.2.3 Electrochemiluminescence -- 1.5.3 Other Methods -- 1.5.3.1 Ion Chromatography -- 1.5.3.2 Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy -- 1.5.3.3 Bio Methods -- 1.6 Conclusions and Future Perspectives -- References -- Chapter 2: Olive-Oil Waste for the Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Olive Tree Pruning as Biosorbent of Heavy Metals from Aqueous Solutions -- 2.2.1 Characterization -- 2.2.2 Biosorption Tests -- 2.3 Olive Stone as Biosorbent of Heavy Metals from Aqueous Solutions -- 2.3.1 Characterization -- 2.3.2 Biosorption Tests -- 2.4 Olive Pomace and Olive-Cake as Biosorbents of Heavy Metals from Aqueous Solutions -- 2.4.1 Characterization -- 2.4.2 Biosorption Tests -- 2.5 Other Valorization Opportunities for Olive-Oil Waste -- 2.6 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3: Metal Oxide Composites for Heavy Metal Ions Removal -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Issues in Environmental Remediation -- 3.3 Different Types of Magnetic Sorbents -- 3.3.1 Iron Oxide Modified Nanoparticle -- 3.3.2 Zeolite -- 3.3.3 Silica -- 3.3.4 Polymer Functionalization -- 3.3.5 Chitosan and Alginate -- 3.3.6 Activated Carbon -- 3.3.7 Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) and Graphene -- 3.3.8 Agricultural Wastes -- 3.4 Case Studies -- 3.4.1 Characterization -- 3.4.2 Factors Affecting Sorption Processes -- 3.4.3 Agro-Based Magnetic Biosorbents Recovery and Reusability -- 3.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Two-Dimensional Materials for Heavy Metal Removal -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Heavy Metal Ions Removal Mechanism -- 4.2.1 Surface Complexation -- 4.2.2 Van der Waals Interaction -- 4.2.3 Ion Exchange -- 4.3 Different Types of Two-Dimensional Material for Heavy Metal Removal. , 4.3.1 Graphene-Based Two-Dimensional Materials -- 4.3.1.1 Structure -- 4.3.1.2 Graphene-Based Materials for Heavy Metal Removal -- 4.3.2 Dichalcogenides -- 4.3.2.1 Structure -- 4.3.2.2 Molybdenum Disulfide for Heavy Metal Removal -- 4.3.3 MXenes -- 4.3.3.1 Structure -- 4.3.3.2 MXenes for Heavy Metal Removal -- 4.3.4 Clay Minerals -- 4.3.4.1 Structure -- 4.3.4.2 Clay Mineral for Heavy Metal Removal -- 4.3.5 Layered Double Hydroxides -- 4.3.5.1 Structure -- 4.3.5.2 Layered Double Hydroxides for Heavy Metal Removal -- 4.3.6 Layered Zeolites -- 4.3.6.1 Structure -- 4.3.6.2 Layered Zeolites for Heavy Metal Removal -- 4.3.7 Other Two-Dimensional Materials -- 4.4 Heavy Metal Removal Other than Adsorption -- 4.5 Conclusions and Perspectives -- Appendix: List of Two-Dimensional Materials that Mentioned in this Chapter for Heavy Metal Removal and their Removal Capacities -- References -- Chapter 5: Membranes for Heavy Metals Removal -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Electrodialysis -- 5.2.1 Electrodialysis Applied to Metal Removal -- 5.2.2 Principle -- 5.2.3 Evaluation and Control Parameters -- 5.2.4 Use in Electroplating Industry -- 5.2.4.1 Zinc -- 5.2.4.2 Chromium -- 5.2.4.3 Copper -- 5.2.4.4 Nickel -- 5.2.5 Use in Mining and Mineral Processing Industry -- 5.2.6 Final Considerations -- References -- Chapter 6: Metal Oxides for Removal of Heavy Metal Ions -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Adsorption Methods -- 6.3 Metal Oxides for the Removal of Heavy Metal Ions from Water -- 6.3.1 Titanium Dioxide -- 6.3.2 Manganese Dioxide -- 6.3.3 Iron Oxide -- 6.3.4 Aluminum Oxide -- 6.3.5 Binary Metal Oxides -- 6.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7: Organic-Inorganic Ion Exchange Materials for Heavy Metal Removal from Water -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Ion Exchange Process -- 7.3 Ion Exchange Materials -- 7.3.1 Inorganic Ion Exchangers -- 7.3.2 Organic Ion Exchangers. , 7.4 Heavy Metal Removal with Ion Exchange Materials -- 7.4.1 Lead (II) Removal from Wastewater with Organic-Inorganic Ion Exchangers -- 7.4.2 Mercury (II) Removal from Waste Water with Organic-Inorganic Ion Exchangers -- 7.4.3 Cadmium (II) Removal from Wastewater with Organic-Inorganic Ion Exchangers -- 7.4.4 Nickel (II) Removal from Wastewater with Organic-Inorganic Ion Exchangers -- 7.4.5 Chromium (III, VI) Removal from Wastewater with Organic-Inorganic Ion Exchangers -- 7.4.6 Copper (II) Removal from Wastewater with Organic-Inorganic Ion Exchangers -- 7.4.7 Zinc (II) Removal from Wastewater with Organic-Inorganic Ion Exchangers -- 7.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Low-Cost Technology for Heavy Metal Cleaning from Water -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Sources and Impact -- 8.3 Different Routes of Contamination -- 8.4 Conventional Water Treatment Methods -- 8.4.1 Preliminary Treatment -- 8.4.2 Secondary Water Treatment -- 8.4.3 Tertiary Water Treatment -- 8.4.4 Membrane Filtration -- 8.5 Advanced Technology for Heavy Metal Ion Removal -- 8.5.1 Nano-Adsorption -- 8.5.2 Molecularly-Imprinted Polymers -- 8.5.3 Layered Double Hydroxides (LDH) and Covalent-Organic Framework (COF) -- 8.5.4 Emerging Membrane Technologies -- 8.6 Low-Cost and Biotechnological Approaches -- 8.6.1 Biosorption -- 8.6.2 Microbial Remediation -- 8.6.3 Biotechnological Strategies -- 8.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9: Use of Nanomaterials for Heavy Metal Remediation -- 9.1 General Introduction -- 9.2 Heavy Metals in the Environment -- 9.2.1 Characteristics of Selected Heavy Metals -- 9.3 Wastewater Treatment -- 9.4 Nanomaterials -- 9.4.1 Clay Minerals -- 9.4.2 Layered Double Hydroxide and Their Mixed-Oxides Counterparts -- 9.4.3 Zeolites -- 9.4.4 Two-dimensional Early Transition Metal Carbides and Carbonitrides -- 9.4.5 Metal Based Nanoparticles. , 9.4.5.1 Zero-valent Metals -- 9.4.5.2 Metal Oxides -- 9.4.6 Carbon-based Materials -- 9.4.6.1 Carbon Nanotubes -- 9.4.6.2 Fullerenes -- 9.4.6.3 Graphene -- 9.4.6.4 Graphene Oxide -- 9.4.6.5 Reduced Graphene Oxide -- 9.4.6.6 Graphitic Carbon Nitride -- 9.4.7 Metal Organic Frameworks -- 9.5 Disadvantages of Using Nanomaterials -- 9.6 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 10: Ecoengineered Approaches for the Remediation of Polluted River Ecosystems -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Occurrence of Pollutants, Emerging Contaminants and Their Riverine Fates -- 10.3 Hazardous Effects of Water Contaminants on Aquatic and Terrestrial Biota -- 10.4 Historic Concepts of River Bioremediation -- 10.5 Physico-chemical River Remediation Methods -- 10.6 Eco-engineered River Water Remediation Technologies -- 10.6.1 Plant Based River Remediation Systems -- 10.6.1.1 Constructed Wetlands -- 10.6.1.2 Ecological Floating Wetlands, Beds and Islands -- 10.6.1.3 Eco-tanks -- 10.6.1.4 Bio-racks -- 10.6.2 Microorganisms Based River Remediation Systems -- 10.6.2.1 Biofilm Based Eco-engineered Treatment Systems -- 10.6.2.1.1 Bio-filters in River Bioremediation -- 10.6.2.2 Periphyton Based Technologies -- 10.7 In Situ Emerging Integrated Systems for the River Bioremediation -- 10.8 Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 11: Ballast Water Definition, Components, Aquatic Invasive Species, Control and Management and Treatment Technologies -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Component of Ballast Water -- 11.3 Aquatic Invasive Species -- 11.4 The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water and Sediments -- 11.5 IMO Standards for Ballast Water Quality -- 11.6 Management Options of Ballast Water -- 11.7 Ballast Water Treatment Technologies -- 11.7.1 Mechanical Treatment -- 11.7.2 Physical Treatment -- 11.7.2.1 Ultrasound and Cavitation. , 11.7.3 Chemical Treatment.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Carbon Dioxide -- 1.3 Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage Technology -- 1.3.1 Capturing and Separation -- 1.3.2 Transport -- 1.3.3 Injection and Storage -- 1.3.3.1 Integrity Issues -- 1.3.4 Monitoring -- 1.4 Technological and Scientific Concerns -- 1.5 Summary -- References -- Chapter 2: Sources of Carbon Dioxide and Environmental Issues -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Source of Carbon Dioxide -- 2.2.1 Anthropogenic Activities -- 2.2.1.1 Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Fossil Fuels´ Combustion -- 2.2.1.2 Trends in emissions -- 2.2.1.3 Industrial Emissions -- 2.2.1.4 Overpopulation and Carbon Dioxide Emissions -- 2.2.1.5 Agriculture Sector -- 2.2.2 Natural Sources of Carbon Dioxide -- 2.2.2.1 Forest Fires -- 2.2.2.2 Volcanic eruption -- 2.3 Environmental Issues Related to Carbon Dioxide Emissions -- 2.3.1 Cyclones and Hurricanes -- 2.3.2 Droughts -- 2.3.3 Heat Waves -- 2.3.4 Food System and Food Security -- 2.3.5 Glaciers Melting -- 2.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Supply Chain: Analysis, Modeling and Optimization -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Status of Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Supply Chain -- 3.3 Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Technology Overview -- 3.3.1 CO2 Capture Options -- 3.3.1.1 Absorption Technology -- 3.3.1.2 Adsorption Technology -- 3.3.1.3 Membrane Technology -- 3.3.1.4 Chemical Looping Combustion -- 3.3.1.5 Cryogenic Technology -- 3.3.1.6 Hybrid Technology -- 3.3.2 CO2 Utilization Options -- 3.3.3 CO2 Storage Options -- 3.4 Design and Optimization of Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Supply Chain -- 3.4.1 Methodology for the Design -- 3.4.2 Development of Optimization Tool -- 3.5 Cost Analysis. , 3.6 Literature Work About Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Supply Chain -- 3.7 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4: Natural Carbon Sequestration by Forestry -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Influence of the Environment and Climate Variables in the Global Carbon Cycle -- 4.2.1 Nitrogen Fertilisation -- 4.2.2 Temperature and Soil Water Availability -- 4.2.3 Radiation -- 4.2.4 Climate Extremes and Disturbance -- 4.3 Forests Global Carbon Sink -- References -- Chapter 5: Carbon Sequestration via Biomineralization: Processes, Applications and Future Directions -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Biomineralization Processes and Mechanisms -- 5.2.1 Microbially-Mediated Biomineralization -- 5.2.2 Plant-Mediated Biomineralization -- 5.3 Carbon Dioxide Sequestration -- 5.3.1 Microbially-Mediated Biomineralization -- 5.3.2 Plant-Mediated Biomineralization -- 5.3.2.1 The Case of the Iroko Tree -- 5.3.2.2 The Case of Australian Acacia Species -- 5.3.2.3 Carbon Occlusion in Biominerals -- 5.4 Knowledge Gaps and Future Directions -- 5.5 Summary and Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 6: A Review of Coupled Geo-Chemo-Mechanical Impacts of CO2-Shale Interaction on Enhanced Shale Gas Recovery -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Properties of Shale and CO2 -- 6.2.1 Shale -- 6.2.2 CO2/Supercritical CO2 -- 6.3 Interaction of CO2 and Shale -- 6.3.1 Interaction of Shale with Anhydrous CO2 -- 6.3.2 CO2-Water-Rock Geochemical Reactions in Shale -- 6.3.3 CO2 Adsorption Induced Swelling in Shale -- 6.4 Effect of CO2-Shale Interaction on Rock Properties -- 6.4.1 Porosity and Permeability -- 6.4.2 Mechanical Properties -- 6.4.3 Adsorption Properties -- 6.5 Effect of CO2-Shale Interaction on Groundwater Quality -- 6.6 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 7: Plantation Methods and Restoration Techniques for Enhanced Blue Carbon Sequestration by Mangroves -- 7.1 Introduction. , 7.2 Blue Carbon Sequestration -- 7.2.1 Carbon Balance in a Mangrove Ecosystem -- 7.3 Plantation Techniques for Mangroves -- 7.3.1 Establishment of Mangrove Nursery -- 7.3.2 Transplantation of Nursery Grown Seedlings -- 7.3.3 Direct Seeding Method -- 7.3.4 Drain and Trench Method -- 7.3.5 Fish Bone Canal System -- 7.4 Post Plantation Management -- 7.5 Community Participation in Mangrove Plantation -- 7.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Biowaste for Carbon Sequestration -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Sources of Biowastes -- 8.3 Environmental Impact of Biowastes -- 8.4 Application of Biowastes for Carbon Sequestration -- 8.4.1 Composting Technology -- 8.4.2 As a Fertilizer/Organic Farming -- 8.4.3 Energy -- 8.4.4 Biochar Technology -- 8.5 Future Research Directions -- 8.6 Conclusion -- References -- Index.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Nanosponges for Carbon Dioxide Sequestration -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.1.1 General Overview -- 1.1.2 Technologies to Capture CO2 -- 1.1.3 Functionalization -- 1.2 Characterization Techniques -- 1.2.1 N2 Adsorption/Desorption Isotherms at −196.15 °C -- 1.2.2 Transmission Electronic Microscopy -- 1.2.3 X Ray Diffraction -- 1.2.4 Elemental and Thermogravimetric Analysis -- 1.2.5 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance -- 1.2.6 Infrared Spectroscopy -- 1.2.7 Calorimetry -- 1.3 Amine-Functionalized Adsorbents -- 1.3.1 Amine Functionalized Zeolites -- 1.3.2 Amine Functionalized Activated Carbons -- 1.3.3 Amine Functionalized Metal Organic Frameworks -- 1.3.4 Amine-Functionalized Polymers -- 1.3.5 Amine-Functionalized Pore Expanded Silicas and Silica Nanosponges -- 1.3.6 Amine-Functionalized Modified Clays -- 1.4 Final Remarks -- References -- Chapter 2: Absorbents, Media, and Reagents for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilization -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Absorbents for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Subsequent Utilization -- 2.2.1 Amine Solution -- 2.2.2 Metal Hydroxide Solution -- 2.2.3 Ionic Liquid -- 2.2.4 Weak Base -- 2.2.5 Amino Acid Salt -- 2.2.6 Other Types of Absorbent -- 2.2.7 Overview -- 2.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Metal Oxides for Carbon Dioxide Capture -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Adsorption Technology for Carbon Dioxide Capture -- 3.3 High Temperature Solid Looping -- 3.3.1 Chemical Looping -- 3.4 Magnesium Oxide Based Adsorbents -- 3.4.1 Adsorption Mechanism -- 3.4.2 Performance Enhancement Strategies -- 3.5 Layered Double Oxides -- 3.5.1 Methodologies for Improving Capture Characteristics -- 3.6 Calcium Oxide Based Adsorbents -- 3.6.1 Strategies for Sustainable Reactivity -- 3.7 Metal Oxides for Oxygen Transfer in Chemical Looping Technology -- 3.8 Conclusions -- References. , Chapter 4: Hybrid Membranes for Carbon Capture -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Background -- 4.3 Mixed Matrix Membranes -- 4.3.1 Zeolites -- 4.3.2 Silica -- 4.3.3 Carbon Nano Tube -- 4.3.4 Carbon Molecular Sieve -- 4.3.5 Metal Organic Framework -- 4.3.6 Graphene -- 4.4 Preparation of Mixed Matrix Membranes -- 4.5 Summary and Outlook -- References -- Chapter 5: Ionic Liquids for Carbon Dioxide Capture -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Thermophysical Properties of Ionic Liquids -- 5.2.1 Viscosity -- 5.2.2 Thermal Stability -- 5.2.3 Biodegradability -- 5.3 Pure Ionic Liquids for CO2 Capture -- 5.3.1 Conventional Ionic Liquids -- 5.3.2 Task-Specific Ionic Liquids -- 5.3.3 Polymerized Ionic Liquids in CO2 Capture -- 5.4 CO2 Capture with Ionic Liquids Functionalized Solvents -- 5.4.1 Functionalizing the Anion of Ionic Liquid with Alkaline Group-NH2 -- 5.4.2 Attach the Anion of Ionic Liquid with Functional Group -- 5.5 CO2 Adsorption -- 5.5.1 Conventional Adsorbents -- 5.5.2 Solid Ionic Liquids -- 5.5.3 Supported Ionic Liquids onto a Solid Porous Material -- References -- Chapter 6: Carbon Sequestration in Alkaline Soils -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Management of Alkaline Soils -- 6.3 Carbon Stocks in Alkaline Soils -- 6.4 Factor Affecting Soil Carbon Degradation and Decomposition -- 6.5 Carbon Sequestration -- 6.6 Strategies for Carbon Sequestration in Alkaline Soils -- 6.6.1 Application of Amendments Containing Divalent Metals -- 6.6.2 Conservation Farming -- 6.6.3 Cover Crops -- 6.6.4 Manures and Composts -- 6.6.5 Crop Rotation/Selection -- 6.6.6 Biochar Intervention -- 6.6.7 Controlling Soil Erosion -- 6.6.8 Crop Residue Management -- 6.7 Conclusion and Future Research Opportunities -- References -- Chapter 7: Metal-Organic Frameworks for Carbon Dioxide Capture -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Literature Survey -- 7.2.1 Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage. , 7.2.1.1 Carbon Dioxide Capture -- 7.2.1.2 Carbon Dioxide Transport and Storage -- 7.3 Current Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies -- 7.3.1 Absorption- Amine Based Scrubbing -- 7.3.2 Absorption: Aqueous Ammonium Absorption -- 7.3.3 Surface Adsorption -- 7.4 Introduction to Metal-Organic Frameworks -- 7.4.1 Structure of Metal Organic Frameworks -- 7.4.2 MOF Properties and Applications -- 7.4.3 Zinc Based Metal Organic Frameworks (ZIFs) -- 7.5 Carbon Capture Using Metal Organic Frameworks -- 7.5.1 Adsorption of Carbon Dioxide on a Zirconium Based Metal Organic Framework (MOF) -- 7.5.1.1 Synthesis of Zirconium Based MOF (Zr-MOF) -- 7.5.1.2 Characterization of Prepared MOF -- 7.5.1.3 Results and Discussions -- 7.5.2 Adsorption of Carbon Dioxide on a Porous Carbon Material Derived from Zinc Based MOF -- 7.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Ionic Liquids for Carbon Dioxide Capture -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Ionic Liquids -- 8.3 Characteristics of Ionic Liquids -- 8.3.1 Melting Point -- 8.3.2 Critical Properties -- 8.3.3 Vapor Pressure -- 8.3.4 Thermal Stability -- 8.3.5 Density -- 8.3.6 Viscosity -- 8.3.7 Biodegradability -- 8.3.8 Solubility -- 8.3.9 Selectivity -- 8.3.10 Conductivity -- 8.4 Improving Ionic Liquids Performance -- 8.5 Previous Research -- 8.6 Important Factors for Choosing Suitable Ionic Liquid for Carbon Dioxide Capturing -- 8.7 Economic View -- 8.8 Challenge -- 8.9 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9: Methods for the Recovery of CO2 from Chemical Solvents -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Chemical and Physical Absorption -- 9.3 Characteristics of Chemical Solvents -- 9.3.1 Alkanolamines -- 9.3.2 Blend of Alkanolamines -- 9.3.3 Sterically Hindered Amines -- 9.3.4 Novel Amine-Based Solvents -- 9.3.5 Potassium Carbonate -- 9.3.6 Alkali Metal Hydroxide Solution -- 9.3.7 Ammonia Aqueous Solution -- 9.4 Methods of CO2 Recovery. , 9.4.1 Absorption/Desorption Process Through Packed Columns -- 9.4.2 Membrane Method -- 9.4.2.1 Polymeric Based Membranes -- 9.4.2.2 Ceramic and Metallic Membranes -- 9.4.2.3 Microporous Solid Membranes -- 9.4.3 Superiority of Membrane Method over Absorption/Desorption through Packed Columns Method -- 9.4.4 Membrane Flash Process -- 9.4.5 Eelectro Dialysis Membrane Process -- 9.4.6 Electrolysis Membrane Process -- 9.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: Cryogenic CO2 Capture -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Pre-combustion Carbon Dioxide Capture -- 10.3 Oxy-Fuel Combustion Carbon Dioxide Capture -- 10.4 Post Combustion Carbon Dioxide Capture -- 10.5 Low Temperature Carbon Dioxide Capture Strategies -- 10.5.1 Cryogenic Distillation CO2 Capture -- 10.5.2 External Cooling Loop Cryogenic Carbon Dioxide Capture -- 10.5.3 Cryogenic Packed Bed -- 10.5.4 CO2 Cryogenic De-sublimation -- 10.5.5 Stirling Cooler Strategy -- 10.5.6 CryoCell System -- 10.5.7 Controlled Frosting Zone -- 10.6 Hybrid Methods for CO2 Capture -- 10.6.1 Cryogenic-Hydrate Technologies -- 10.6.2 Cryogenic -Membrane Technologies -- 10.6.3 Low Temperature Absorption Technologies -- 10.7 Advantages and Limitations of CO2 Capture Methods Based on Cryogenic Process -- 10.8 Conclusions -- References -- Index.