Fuels from water, CO2 and solar energy

• Published in: Science bulletin (Beijing) Vol. 62; no. 16; pp. 1099 - 1101
• Main Authors: Hao, Yong, Steinfeld, Aldo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 30.08.2017
• Subjects: 二氧化碳; 化石燃料; 可持续生产; 太阳能技术; 太阳能资源; 碳氢燃料; 能源密度; 运输部门

Storage of the vast, yet intermittent, diffuse and unevenly distributed solar energy resource is essential for the transition away from fossil fuels. Liquid hydrocarbon fuels offer exceptionally high energy densities and are convenient for the transportation sectors, especially for aviation, without...