Iranian Scientists Produce Green Methanol to Reduce Greenhouse Gases
“The new catalyst, which is called methanol synthesis catalyst, green methanol, is important in environmental protection,” said Behzad Nematollahi, the head of the methanol and methanation catalyst of the research unit of the knowledge-based company.
“Large amounts of carbon dioxide gas are created in petrochemical complexes and refineries and it is known as a greenhouse gas in the world, which has caused global warming; therefore, by removing this gas and turning it into valuable products like methanol, we both reduce the amount of this greenhouse gas in the atmosphere and obtain a product with a higher added value,” he added.
“Carbon dioxide gas is an oxidizing gas that deactivates the catalyst. Therefore, we used methods, techniques and combinations in the catalyst to greatly increase its stability and lifetime. This catalyst has the potential to produce a significant amount of methanol,” Nemtollahi said.
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“This achievement is highly important from an environmental point of view, and it converts carbon dioxide as a source of carbon in the atmosphere into methanol,” he added.
Methanol is a colorless liquid mainly used for producing other chemicals such as formaldehyde, acetic acid and plastics.
It can be used as a fuel source for engines. Unlike traditional methanol, which is derived from fossil fuels, green methanol is produced from low-carbon sources such as biomass, or via carbon capture.
Compared to conventional fuels, green methanol can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 60-95%, reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by 60-80%, and almost completely eliminate sulphur oxide and particulate matter emissions.
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