CO2-to-CO tech enhances steel efficiency and carbon capture

Transforming Carbon Emissions for a Greener Future: CO2-to-CO

CO2-to-CO: In India’s journey towards a cleaner environment with net-zero emissions by 2070, a team of scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay), with support from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has come up with an incredible invention. They’ve developed a new way to capture carbon dioxide (CO2), the harmful gas that contributes to global warming, and convert it into something useful. This innovation is especially exciting for the steel industry, which is a big part of the problem when it comes to CO2 emissions.

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Turning CO2-to-CO: A Game-Changer

Dr. Arnab Dutta and Dr. Vikram Vishal, along with their team of dedicated researchers at IIT Bombay’s National Centre of Excellence in Carbon Capture and Utilization (NCoE-CCU), have made a big breakthrough. They’ve created a special process that can change CO2 into carbon monoxide (CO) at room temperature while using water. This isn’t just a scientific achievement; it’s a step towards reducing India’s carbon emissions, which is an essential part of the plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.

Why Carbon Monoxide is Important

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a versatile chemical that’s used in many industries. In the steel industry, it’s crucial for turning iron ore into metal in big furnaces. Right now, we make CO by burning things like coal, which creates even more CO2. But if we can capture and change the extra CO2 back into CO, we can make the steel industry more environmentally friendly and save money.

A New Way to Convert CO2

The way we currently change CO2 into CO involves high temperatures and a lot of energy. But the new process from NCoE-CCU at IIT Bombay is different. It works at regular room temperatures (between 25°C and 40°C) and doesn’t need much energy. What’s even cooler is that it can use energy from sources like solar panels or windmills, which makes the whole process eco-friendly.

A Greener Steel Industry

This technology has the potential to make a big difference in many industries, but it’s especially exciting for steel production. By using this new method, the steel industry can significantly reduce its carbon emissions, making it more environmentally friendly and cheaper to run. This fits perfectly with India’s goal of making steel production more sustainable and efficient.

More Green Innovations on the Horizon

Besides the CO2 to CO conversion, NCoE-CCU at IIT Bombay has also been working on another cool technology. This one turns CO2 into calcium carbonate, which can be used in various industries. These amazing developments show that Indian scientists and innovators are committed to finding solutions to climate change and creating more sustainable options for the future.

Conclusion: CO2-to-CO

The work by the National Centre of Excellence in Carbon Capture and Utilization (NCoE-CCU) at IIT Bombay is a big step towards a greener, more eco-friendly future. Their breakthrough in turning CO2 into useful chemicals and their efforts to reduce carbon emissions show that India is serious about reaching its goal of net-zero emissions by 2070. By tackling carbon emissions in industries like steel production, these innovations are paving the way for a cleaner and more sustainable future.

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