Alternative sources of carbon for moving towards a sustainable carbon cycle
Michele Aresta
Abstract
Available renewable carbon-sources (biomass, waste-plastics and CO 2 ) as alternatives to fossil-carbon are categorized. CO 2 utilization is a strategic technology for the future of human society and for providing feedstock for the chemical industry.
Topics & Concepts
Carbon fibersCarbon cycleFossil fuelEnvironmental scienceBiomass (ecology)Renewable energyWaste managementNatural resource economicsEngineeringEcologyComputer scienceEconomicsEcosystemBiologyElectrical engineeringComposite numberAlgorithmEnvironmental Impact and Sustainability