@article{Li2026, 
author = {Xiansheng Li and Shitong Yuan and Qianyu Liu and Yandong Tong and Pan Zhang and Ya Wang},
title = {Catalytic CO2 utilization in the power sector: an engineering framework for project deployment and techno-economic assessment},
year = {2026},
journal = {Technology Review for Carbon Neutrality},
volume = {2},
pages = {9550019},
keywords = {Power sector, CO2 utilization, techno-economic analysis, project deployment framework, demonstration projects},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.26599/TRCN.2025.9550019},
doi = {10.26599/TRCN.2025.9550019},
abstract = {To address pressing CO₂ mitigation needs in the power sector, this review provides a pragmatic engineering framework for deploying catalytic CO₂ utilization (CCU) technologies. Synthesizing data from a global portfolio of industrial projects across ten major routes—from e-methanol to molten salt electrolysis—we critically address the operational constraint of excluding hazardous chemical units from power plant sites. We introduce a novel three-tiered deployment framework to resolve this: (A) capture-for-sale to external offtakers, (B) near-plant modular conversion into transportable products, and (C) on-site coupled production of low-hazard materials. Using a unified techno-economic model, we perform a cross-route comparison to identify critical cost drivers and profitability thresholds. Our analysis concludes that a portfolio approach is essential, guided by local resource endowments and market access. This review provides an actionable, data-driven guide for utilities, investors, and policymakers, bridging the gap between catalytic science and bankable, large-scale project deployment.}
}