Environmental Chemistry

Energy and Environment

Energy and the environment are linked in technological and scientific aspects, including the conservation of energy and the synergy of energy forms and systems with the physical environment. Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels increased by 31% between 1800 and 2000, from 280 parts per million to 367 parts per million. Scientists predict that co2 levels could reach 970 parts per million by the year 2100. Various factors are responsible for this development, such as the promotion regarding the technical parameters of energy converters, in particular improved efficiency; discharge characteristics and increased service life. Various environmental policies have been implemented across the world to reduce GHG emissions to improve the environment.

·         Renewable energy

·         Solid waste management

·         Sustainable development

·         Biogas and biomass

·         Solar energy

The global market for energy and environmental catalysts totaled $25.7 billion in 2014. This market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% from nearly $27.3 billion in 2015 to nearly $35.8 billion by 2020.