Chemical Looping Clean Energy Technology Toward a Low-Carbon Future
Zhuo Cheng, Anuj Joshi, Liang‐Shih Fan
Abstract
Rising global carbon emissions from fossil fuel usage have led to detrimental effects on Earth's ecosystems and increased global temperatures. Although the Covid-19 pandemic temporarily reduced emissions, atmospheric carbon dioxide levels reached a new record high in 2021. To address this issue, achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 has become an urgent global priority. Developing clean energy technologies that allow the utilization of fossil fuels for electricity, heat, and chemical production without CO2 emissions is crucial. This article highlights recent advances in chemical looping clean energy technologies, focusing on their potential for CO2 utilization. These advancements are expected to drive the development of innovative chemical looping carriers and accelerate the large-scale implementation of chemical looping for asustainable energy future.