articleAngewandte Chemie International EditionDec 3, 2012Closed access

Towards Oil Independence Through Renewable Methanol Chemistry

University of Southern California

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Abstract

Recycling of CO(2) into methanol, dimethyl ether (DME), and derived fuels and materials is a feasible approach to address our carbon conundrum. It would free humankind from its dependence on fossil fuel while at the same time help mitigate the problems associated with excessive CO(2) emission. The energy needed for this carbon cycle can come from renewable sources (hydro, solar, wind) as well as atomic energy.

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Keywords
  • Renewable energy
  • Fossil fuel
  • Methanol
  • Dimethyl ether
  • Renewable fuels
  • Independence (probability theory)
  • Carbon fibers
  • Energy independence
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Affordable and clean energy
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