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@article{Li:2025:10.1007/s44246-025-00209-5,
author = {Li, S and Du, Z and Wang, J and Wang, H and Cao, XE and Chen, R and Pang, Y and Deng, S and Maek, O and Yuan, X and Lee, KB},
doi = {10.1007/s44246-025-00209-5},
journal = {Carbon Research},
title = {Direct air capture-assisted sustainable fuel solution in maritime sector: a carbon footprint perspective},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s44246-025-00209-5},
volume = {4},
year = {2025}
}
TY - JOUR
AB - Carbon emissions reduction within the maritime sector is pivotal for realizing zero-carbon goals and mitigating climate impacts. Adopting renewable carbon fuels presents a potent strategy. It is necessary to have a comprehensive understanding of its negative carbon attributes and enduring contributions to future development based on carbon footprint assessment. By using the CO<inf>2</inf> captured through direct air capture (DAC) technology and the H<inf>2</inf> obtained via water electrolysis as feedstock, electro-methanol (e-methanol) can be produced under renewable energy-driven conditions. Owing to the environmental benefits and economic feasibility of e-methanol, we highlight its potential as a practical alternative to traditional fossil fuel-based technical scenarios. A quantitative analysis of this integrated system from a carbon footprint perspective allows for an environmental sustainability assessment. According to predictions, scaled-up usage of the system can reduce the maritime sector's contribution to global carbon emissions by half by 2050.
AU - Li,S
AU - Du,Z
AU - Wang,J
AU - Wang,H
AU - Cao,XE
AU - Chen,R
AU - Pang,Y
AU - Deng,S
AU - Maek,O
AU - Yuan,X
AU - Lee,KB
DO - 10.1007/s44246-025-00209-5
PY - 2025///
TI - Direct air capture-assisted sustainable fuel solution in maritime sector: a carbon footprint perspective
T2 - Carbon Research
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s44246-025-00209-5
VL - 4
ER -
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