Carbon Dioxide (CO2)—The Ultimate Feedstock for an All-Circular and Climate-Neutral Carbon and Plastics Economy
摘要
Chapter 15 sets the stage for a shift towards a greener future, focusing on using carbon dioxide (CO2) to create plastics and other chemicals. Based on future available renewable energy the use of carbon dioxide as raw material is reflected in its availability, amount and use to build precursors for the plastic industry as well as basis for future innovations on new polymers based on the raw material that currently creates the most problem in climate change. The chapter points out the transformation scale and ecological challenges associated with transforming the carbon source and underscores the need for efficient strategies and policies to overcome these obstacles.