Research Activities on the Utilization of Carbon Dioxide in Korea

Research activities on the development of technologies for the chemical conversion of CO2 to sources of useful chemicals and clean synthetic carbon fuels are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on the technological characteristics of various chemicals developed from CO2 and utilization of CO2‐containing gases emitted from various industrial sources. Another viewpoint on the use of biomass material as an alternative source of fossil fuel is also presented. The current status of research on the mitigation of CO2 via biomass utilization in Korea is discussed at the end of the review. Review: The current status and trends of research for the utilization of CO2 in Korea, based on ongoing research topics and projects, are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on the technological characteristics of various chemicals developed from CO2 and utilization of CO2 containing gases emitted from various industrial sources.