| Abstract: | Today methanol is produced from synthesis gas derived from coal and natural gas. However carbon dioxide and hydrogen obtained from water electrolysis with renewable energy have the potential to play a leading role as fuel, energy raw material and chemical feedstock. As a liquid energy storage system it can be used to easily transport electric power conserved in chemical bonds with unparalleled efficiency. Homologisation making use of the Mobil zeolite processes (MTG, MTO, MTA) for instance, or via the methanol derived platform chemicals methyl formate and dimethyl ether, the majority of organic chemicals established in chemical industry is available. Through its diverse of applications methanol has the potential to substitute crude oil and natural gas as the leading feedstock for organic chemicals. |
