CO_(2) methanation: a bibliometric analysis and review of activated carbon-based materials (2014-24)  

作　　者：Stephen Okiemute Akpasi Yusuf Makarfi Isa Thembisile Patience Monama Sammy Lewis Kiambi Peterson Thokozani Ngema 

机构地区：[1]Green Engineering Research Group,Department of Chemical Engineering,Faculty of Engineering&the Built Environment,Durban University of Technology,Durban 4000,South Africa [2]School of Chemical and Metallurgical,University of Witwatersrand,Johannesburg 2050,South Africa [3]Postgraduate School of Engineering Management,University of Johannesburg,Johannesburg 2006,South Africa [4]Department of Chemical and Metallurgical,Vaal University of Technology,Vanderbijlpark 1911,South Africa

出　　处：《Clean Energy》2024年第6期148-174,共27页清洁能源(英文)

基　　金：During this research,funding was provided by the DUT Scholarship Scheme Doctoral:2022(RFA-ENERGY)at Durban University of Technology。

摘　　要：This study highlights the significant potential of activated carbon(AC)-based materials in environmental remediation and energy production,particularly in converting carbon dioxide(CO_(2))and hydrogen(H_(2))into methane(CH_(4))and water(H_(2)O)using transition metal-based catalysts.It emphasizes the role of porous AC in waste reduction and resource utilization,examining various applications of CO_(2) and evaluating environmental impacts.The research explores commercialization opportunities and specifically investigates CO_(2) methanation using AC-based materials.Using bibliometric analyses of 4196 articles from the Web of Science database,the study identifies a growing research interest in porous AC-related CO_(2) methanation from 2014 to 2024.The top three journals in this field are Environment Development and Sustainability,Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery,and Journal of Environment Science and Pollution.However,there is limited inter-institutional collaboration in this field,suggesting room for development towards commercializing sustainable CH_(4) production pathways.CH_(4) is highlighted as a crucial intermediate in industrial processes,and research directions are identified through co-occurring author keywords analysis.The study suggests the need for a comprehensive approach integrating AC materials into carbon-neutral energy processes while addressing the potential adverse effects of AC nanoparticles on biological and environmental factors.Ultimately,it clarifies the potential uses and commercialization prospects for porous AC materials,especially in conjunction with carbon capture and utilization technologies,promoting sustainable practices in energy production and environmental management.

关 键 词：CO_(2)methanation SCIENTOMETRICS activated carbon bibliometric analysis METHANE 

分 类 号：F42[经济管理—产业经济]