Sustainable Conversion of Bioethanol Derived CO2 Into Green Chemical

Bioethanol is widely regarded as a more sustainable alternative for renewable energy production, yet its fermentation process generates significant carbon dioxide emissions. Instead of treating carbon dioxide as an unavoidable waste stream, it can be better repurposed as a feedstock for producing green chemicals such as methanol.
This report presents the design of a process flow for converting carbon dioxide to methanol. It also explains the operating conditions selected for each subunit and analyzes the associated material, energy, and work flows throughout the entire process.