Ecofriendly conversion of carbon dioxide to methanol
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ECOFRIENDLY CONVERSION OF CARBON DIOXIDE TO METHANOL
CARBON DIOXIDE : SILENT KILLER
• Deforestation• Eutrophication• Ozone depletion
THE EFFECT OF OZONE DEPLETION
Effects on Humans:• Sunburn• Sun-damaged skin• Cataracts• Snow blindness• Skin cancer
METHANOL- A GIFT TO NATURE
• Shampoo- silicone• Plastic bottles (PET)• Fuel- cars• Pharmaceutical- cold syrup
ADVANTAGE OF BIOCONVERSION OF CARBONDIOXIDE TO METHANOL OVER ITS CHEMICAL CONVERSION
• Ecofriendly• Economical• No controlled laboratory condition• Low maintenance• Self replicable bacteria as catalyst
FLOW CHART BacterialCO2 Formic Acid [ HCOOH ]
Enzyme 1 Bacterial Enzyme 2
Formaldehyde [ HCHO ]
Human Liver Enzyme
Methanol [CH3OH ]
MITSUI METHANOL PROCESS IN JAPAN
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