SUITABLE PATHWAYS FOR THE CO2 RE-USE IN OFFSHORE CONTEXTS: AN ORIENTED OVERVIEW OF APPLICABLE TECHNOLOGIES AND POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES

The paper explores technologies for the chemical and biological conversion of CO2 in offshore environments, highlighting the benefits and challenges of each. The chemical conversion of offshore CO2 requires promising technologies that are suitable for small installations, lighter systems and intensified unit operations. With regard to bio-inspired pathways, the paper examines microbiological, and biomolecular systems suitable for CO2 capture and use, exploiting the water abundance and space of the marine environment. Both scouting and classification activities were carried out in collaboration with primary academic institutions and research teams.