Homogeneous Hydrogenation of CO ₂ and CO to Methanol: The Renaissance of Low‐Temperature Catalysis in the Context of the Methanol Economy

Abstract The traditional economy based on carbon‐intensive fuels and materials has led to an exponential rise in anthropogenic CO 2 emissions. Outpacing the natural carbon cycle, atmospheric levels increased by 50 % since pre‐industrial age can be directly linked global warming. Being at core of proposed methanol pioneered late George A. Olah, chemical recycling produce methanol, a green fuel feedstock, is prime channel achieve neutrality. In this direction, homogeneous catalytic systems have lately been major focus for synthesis from , their derivatives as potential low‐temperature alternatives commercial processes. This Review provides account rapidly growing field over past decade, its resurgence 2011. Based critical assessment progress thus far, present key challenges highlighted directions suggested practically viable applications.