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Lecture

Synthetic Fuel Production I

Description

This lecture covers the role of synthetic fuels in reducing carbon emissions, focusing on CO₂ positive net-zero emissions scenarios and different methods such as CCS and CCU. It delves into catalysis for fuel production from new resources, including biomass and electricity-based sources, and discusses key processes like reforming, methanation, and methanol synthesis.

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Ontological neighbourhood

Environmental science

Climate: Climate change mitigation

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