Biorefineries of carbon dioxide: From carbon capture and storage (CCS) to bioenergies production

Wai Yan Cheah; Tau Chuan Ling; Joon Ching Juan; Duu-Jong Lee; Jo-Shu Chang; Pau Loke Show

doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2016.04.019

Biorefineries of carbon dioxide: From carbon capture and storage (CCS) to bioenergies production

Bioresour Technol. 2016 Sep:215:346-356. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2016.04.019. Epub 2016 Apr 7.

Authors

Wai Yan Cheah¹, Tau Chuan Ling¹, Joon Ching Juan², Duu-Jong Lee³, Jo-Shu Chang⁴, Pau Loke Show⁵

Affiliations

¹ Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
² Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis and Environmental Technology, Monash University Sunway Campus, Malaysia; Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
³ Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
⁴ Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan; Research Center for Energy Technology and Strategy, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan. Electronic address: changjs@mail.ncku.edu.tw.
⁵ Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia; Manufacturing and Industrial Processes Division, Faculty of Engineering, Centre for Food and Bioproduct Processing, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

PMID: 27090405
DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2016.04.019

Abstract

Greenhouse gas emissions have several adverse environmental effects, like pollution and climate change. Currently applied carbon capture and storage (CCS) methods are not cost effective and have not been proven safe for long term sequestration. Another attractive approach is CO2 valorization, whereby CO2 can be captured in the form of biomass via photosynthesis and is subsequently converted into various form of bioenergy. This article summarizes the current carbon sequestration and utilization technologies, while emphasizing the value of bioconversion of CO2. In particular, CO2 sequestration by terrestrial plants, microalgae and other microorganisms are discussed. Prospects and challenges for CO2 conversion are addressed. The aim of this review is to provide comprehensive knowledge and updated information on the current advances in biological CO2 sequestration and valorization, which are essential if this approach is to achieve environmental sustainability and economic feasibility.

Keywords: Biofuels; CO(2) sequestration; CO(2) valorization; Microalgae; Terrestrial plants.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Biodegradation, Environmental*
Bioengineering / trends
Biofuels
Biomass
Carbon / metabolism*
Carbon Dioxide / isolation & purification*
Carbon Sequestration*
Climate Change*
Conservation of Energy Resources / methods*
Humans
Microalgae
Photosynthesis

Substances

Biofuels
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon